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[–] KingGimpicus@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Why is euthanasia even being discussed? Neil must be killed to save all the dumb, fat, white yobbos who might be hurt trying to get a selfie with him?

Fuck right off. Anywhere Neil shows up should immediately be designated wildlife preserve and all locals evacuated permanently.

[–] psud@aussie.zone 3 points 2 hours ago

Because they are trying to convince the general public into leaving the seal alone. Saying if you guys fuck with the seal too much we'll need to kill him" should stop a large chunk of the population from fucking with the seal

[–] arbilp3@aussie.zone 11 points 1 day ago

For anyone interested in signing the petition mentioned in the article: https://www.change.org/p/implement-a-non-lethal-management-plan-for-neil-the-elephant-seal

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 7 points 22 hours ago

I hope he does come back. He's exactly what we need right now in this otherwise quite bleak reality.