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Animal world
World's oldest albatross lays egg at age 74
After finding a new mate, the female Laysan albatross Wisdom laid a new egg on Midway Atoll, adding to her brood.
Animal world
The world's oldest bird actively searches for new mates
Biologists on Midway Island discovered a more than 70-year-old female Laysan albatross named Wisdom courting potential mates months after the end of nesting season.
Animal world
The oldest albatross bird in the world still lays eggs at the age of 70
Laysan albatross named Wisdom was first identified by biologists in 1956 and is now at least 70 years old but still... laying eggs.
Space science
Astronomers took a picture of the constellation of albatross
Constellation IC 2177 is where new stars are born. This area includes dust, hydrogen, helium and traces of some heavy elements.
New technology
Airbus test aircraft can smash wings like albatross
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus developed a small aircraft model called AlbatrossOne that could flap its wings, inspired by the albatross.
Animal world
Mother birds use cigarettes to make ... food for children?
The image shows a thin, black bird (like a seagull) giving children a piece of abandoned cigarette on the beach.
Animal world
The sense of smell helps birds navigate when flying at sea
In their opinion, loss of smell cannot disrupt the bird's ability to direct flight, but loss of consciousness affects birds in a different way.
Animal world
The world's oldest albatross lays eggs at age 66
The world's oldest albatross returns to a wildlife sanctuary in Hawaii to begin hatching a newly laid egg.
Animal world
The world's oldest albatross is about to give birth to 37th child
The 64-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the nest in Hawaii, USA, after nearly a year to prepare to give birth to the 37th child.
Animal world
Unexpected findings about the wisdom of plants and animals
If you think animals and plants don't have intelligence, then this is the time to think again.
Animal world
New Zealand first discovered petrel seagull eggs
New Zealand researchers have discovered an egg of petrel storm leopard at Hauturu, Little Barrier Island.
Animal world
Strange records of birds
You can be confident that you know the names of many different birds in the world, however, there are still many secrets about them that you never knew.