Hey there! Have you heard about Wisdom, the 74-year-old albatross who just laid an egg in Hawaii? 🌺 That’s right! Wisdom is the world’s oldest known wild bird, and she’s still raising chicks!
Wisdom is a Laysan albatross, a type of seabird with long wings that help them glide over the ocean for miles. She was first banded by scientists in 1956, which means they put a small tag on her leg to track her movements and learn more about her life.
Every year, millions of seabirds return to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii to nest and raise their young. Wisdom has been coming back to this special place for decades! 🏝️
Albatrosses usually mate for life, and Wisdom had a mate named Akeakamai. But since he hasn’t been seen for a few years, Wisdom found a new friend to help her with her egg. Together, they take turns keeping the egg warm for about two months. Talk about teamwork! 🤝
Once the chick hatches, it will spend about five to six months growing strong before it takes its first flight out to sea. Young albatrosses spend most of their lives soaring over the ocean and snacking on squid and fish eggs. Yum! 🦑🐟
Did you know the typical lifespan of a Laysan albatross is around 68 years? That means Wisdom is breaking records at 74! She’s a true inspiration and shows us that age is just a number. 🌟
Next time you think something is too hard, remember Wisdom and how she’s still flying and laying eggs at 74 years old. Keep soaring, everyone! 🕊️
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World's oldest-known albatross lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74
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