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World's Oldest Wild Bird Lays Egg at 74

  • #Biology & biochemistry
  • #Science & technology
  • #Environment
World's Oldest Wild Bird Lays Egg at 74
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DEC 2024
Above: A nesting pair of Laysan Albatross, popularly known as "Gooney Birds," on Midway Atoll. Image copyright: Larry Armstrong/Contributor/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
story last updated DEC 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

While inspirational, Wisdom's advanced age may be an anomaly given the species' future. Laysan albatrosses face increasing threats from climate change, sea-level rise, and human disturbance of breeding colonies, with the species currently listed as near threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.

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Narrative B

Wisdom's extraordinary longevity and continued breeding success are actually a beacon of hope for seabird conservation, particularly as she has survived numerous real-world environmental challenges — including widespread plastic pollution that has killed many other albatrosses in the region. The resilience of this amazing seabird speaks volumes.

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