Watch the Sassiest Seal Refuse To Leave This Neighborhood

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When we think of animals inhabiting local areas, it’s easy to think about common animals. Animals include dogs, cats, raccoons, deer, and maybe a bear. However, a seal that wants to stay and refuses to leave? Well, that’s just not quite a common everyday occurrence. Don’t miss the video above, where this seal refuses to leave!

Seal Sighted on Land That Won’t Leave

The short news video clip at the top of this blog post takes us to Tasmania. This is where we see a famous seal that won’t leave a town in Tasmania. This video was picked up by USA Today. They are a news site that produces content based on entertainment, sports, and breaking news. And once we watch the video above, it’s not difficult to see why this video is so popular!

Sassy Seal in Tasmania Standing Up to Local Police 

As the video starts, we see an epic standoff happening. A massive elephant seal and a local police officer stand face to face at the water’s edge. This is not the first time this seal has been spotted in this neighborhood in Tasmania. He is so frequent that the locals have bequeathed him the name “Neil.” 

According to the Tasmanian Government, approximately 12 elephant seals are seen yearly. “A male seal born in Salem Bay in 2020 [named “Neil”] was tagged on each tail flipper just before weaning and has been sighted at a number of locations in southern Tasmania since then. “

Neil is a bit stubborn and regularly blocks local traffic. At one point in this short newscast, we even see an image of Neil in the middle of the road. Surrounding him are small traffic cones around him to warn oncoming drivers of his presence. This elephant seal is not willing to leave. Despite the officers warning him to leave, Neil stands up to him to say “no.” 

What is the Largest Species of Seal?

33 species of seal exist worldwide. Of these species, seals start at about 2,000 pounds at maturity. The Smithsonian Ocean Organization labels the southern elephant seal as the biggest in the world. “The largest of all seal species, the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), is found in chilly Antarctic and Subantarctic waters.” 

The southern elephant seal can weigh 1,500-3,000 kilograms (3,307-6,614 pounds). The largest weighs up to 3,700 kilograms (8,157 pounds). It’s no wonder that the local police seen in the video above were keeping their distance as best they could!