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.
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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 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.
Environment
The terrifying truth behind the death of seabirds
Midway Atoll, a remote Pacific island is showing us a horrifying scene after the death of seabirds.
Scientific works
America announced the world's largest marine reserve
US President Barack Obama on June 17 announced plans to create a 2 million km2 marine protected area in the Pacific, the largest in the world.