FfFfFfFF 58,377 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 At 70 years of age, Wisdom the Laysan albatross has hatched another chick. Regarded as “oldest known wild bird in history”, Wisdom has outlived previous mating partners as well as the biologist Chandler Robbins, who first banded her in 1956. USFWS estimated Wisdom has hatched more than 30 chicks over the course of her lifetime. Sean Dooley, national public affairs manager for BirdLife Australia, was excited about the news of Wisdom’s latest chick. “Because she only nests every two years, the international bird community looks forward to see if she’s been able to come back and nest,” Dooley said. “The odds are stacked against them so much, whenever it happens it’s always a cause for celebration.” Dooley said in addition being slow breeders, long line fishing and other fishing industries have taken a big toll on sea birds such as the albatross. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/05/wisdom-the-albatross-the-worlds-oldest-known-wild-bird-has-another-chick-at-age-70 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoxo Adriana 15,040 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 queen has been birthing longer than Madge's existence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Oliver 23,022 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 So cute! I didn't know birds could live for so long! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTV 13,986 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 She's still flawless ✨ Drop that skincare routine sis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,910 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Whats the typical lifespan of her species? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judas Society 3,596 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Wow....didn't know birds can live this long. Always thought it's just reptiles and some mamalian fishes that can live so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 127,817 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 possible comment from stupid people : So irresponsible omg, this baby will take care of her in 2 years and take her to the doctor visits, A retirement home and instead of going to school he will just spend the time feeding his mom and changing her diapers Congrats honey So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb 17,213 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Eyeliner still on point Do you feel him sir? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franch Toast 27,742 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Sneaky Oliver said: So cute! I didn't know birds could live for so long! Yes! My cousin has pet birds, and she has to list in her will what will happen to them in case something happens to her, as there's a good chance the birds will outlive her. She/Her/Hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy 13,764 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Aw how cute I didn't know birds could live that long let alone birthing eggs the meow in zombieboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varys 30,916 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 14 hours ago, Sneaky Oliver said: So cute! I didn't know birds could live for so long! 53 minutes ago, Judas Society said: Wow....didn't know birds can live this long. Always thought it's just reptiles and some mamalian fishes that can live so long. Don’t like parrots get a 100 years old? Banned 04/19/2020 - 04/19/2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Boy 43,853 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Varys said: Don’t like parrots get a 100 years old? Yes some birds like large macaws can live close to 100 years. "****ing rat" - @Dynamite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Oliver 23,022 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 12:02 AM, Varys said: Don’t like parrots get a 100 years old? Oh yeah I completely forgot my grandma had a 50yo parrot! He died last year or back in 2019, I think. He escaped from his cage and her dog ate him the poor thing was too old to fly I guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saeed 1,937 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 That is one beautiful bird Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 79,059 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I know it’s literally a bird but I imagined old bird like 70yo lady Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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