{"product_id":"love-our-neil-the-seal-organic-cotton-tea-towel","title":"Love our Neil the Seal Organic Cotton Tea Towel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring a slice of Tasmania into your kitchen with our beautifully crafted organic cotton tea towels, proudly designed and printed right here in Tasmania. They feature exclusive, original artwork by Tasmanian artist Kylie Berry. Whether you’re a local looking to support homegrown talent or a visitor wanting a special memento to remember your time in Tasmania, our tea towels makes a thoughtful gift or souvenir that captures the essence of our island paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Info about Neil (as of July 3rd 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi I’m Neil, the elephant seal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou may have heard about me recently. I’m currently resting on the Tasmanian coast while I moult. To help me recover safely, it’s best not to visit or approach me in person right now.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf so many people keep visiting me, I might be forced somewhere I don’t want to go. Instead, please take this souvenir home with you as a special memory of me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little about me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI was born in October 2020 on the Tasman Peninsula and now weigh around 1,000 kg. I’ll be ashore for the next 3 to 5 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I’m here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI’m shedding my old outer skin and fur, which is why I need to stay on land. Without my fur, the ocean water is too cold for me right now. I’m not eating while I’m ashore, I’m living off my blubber and getting plenty of rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen I’ll return to the sea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI’ll stay on land until my new waterproof coat has fully grown in. After that, I’ll have a long, deep sleep for about 3 to 4 weeks to rebuild my energy before heading back into the ocean to hunt for squid and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you do see me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease give me plenty of space so I can rest undisturbed. \u003cbr\u003eStay at least 20 metres away from me at all times (and 50 metres away if you have a dog). Use your camera’s zoom rather than moving closer. This helps protect both of us. Thank you for respecting my needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLove Neil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate: 22 July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eNeil left our shores at approximately 11pm on 8 July. He was last seen by locals heading back out to sea. He may have returned to the open ocean or found a quieter spot to rest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eHopefully we’ll see you again soon, Neil!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kylie Berry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43130551730274,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8665\/files\/Tea-Towel-Love-Neil-the-Seal.jpg?v=1784534240","url":"https:\/\/www.kylieberry.com.au\/products\/love-our-neil-the-seal-organic-cotton-tea-towel","provider":"Kylie Berry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}