Things you may not have known, but probably should know because they are fantastic, especially not by the great-ness: 1) oldest known wild bird in the world is a female albatross 63 years of age. 2) It's called "Wisdom." 3) Wisdom has just given birth.
"As the world's oldest known bird in the wild, Wisdom is an iconic symbol of inspiration and hope for all seabird species" said Dan Clark, refuge manager for Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in a news release. He continues:
She provides to the world valuable information about the longevity of these beautiful creatures. In the case of Wisdom, she has logged literally millions of miles over the Pacific Ocean in her lifetime to find enough fish eggs and squid to feed herself and multiple chicks, allowing us the opportunity to measure the health of our oceans which sustain albatross as well as ourselves.
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