74-Year-Old Albatross Wisdom Lays Egg, Defying Age Limits
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Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross, has laid another egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, making her the oldest known wild bird to do so. First banded in 1956, Wisdom has survived numerous challenges, including a tsunami and environmental threats, and has likely produced 50 to 60 eggs over her lifetime. Despite losing her longtime mate, she has found a new partner, continuing to inspire with her resilience and adaptability in the face of climate change and habitat loss.
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