Neil, un éléphant de mer de près d’une tonne, s’invite chaque année au cœur de la ville en Tasmanie. Imposant, imprévisible et parfois destructeur, il est devenu une véritable attraction locale.
Neil, un éléphant de mer de près d’une tonne, s’invite chaque année au cœur de la ville en Tasmanie. Imposant, imprévisible et parfois destructeur, il est devenu une véritable attraction locale.
Article rédigé par
Xavier Deperthes
France Télévisions
Publié le 02/07/2026 17:39
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