Australia · 2020—2026
Australian and New Zealand fur seals
Seals around Australia.
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Date: 2026Reported: Neil ABC News; Sam Volker Photography
Observation: The southern elephant seal known as Neil was photographed at Seven Mile Beach on 27 June during his June–July stay ashore. This dated photograph anchors the broader visit described in earlier coverage.