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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWorld’s oldest known living wild bird gives birth at age 62
http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/QRbWQX5LU1n74kDUsGRNLQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/The oldest known living wild bird in the world has given birth to a healthy hatchling. The 62-year-old bird, Wisdom, last made headlines in 2011, when the albatross survived the aftermath of the Japanese tsunami.
Wisdom has defied the odds in many aspects: Shes already lived nearly twice as long as the average Laysan albatross. She was given her name after being tagged by a U.S. Geological Survey researcher in 1956. The USGS said in a statement that since being tagged, Wisdom has flown an estimated 2 million to 3 million miles, or four to six trips from the Earth to the Moon and back again with plenty of miles to spare.
To know that she can still successfully raise young at age 60-plus, that is beyond words, USGS bird banding program chief Bruce Peterjohn said. While the process of banding a bird has not changed greatly during the past century, the information provided by birds marked with a simple numbered metal band has transformed our knowledge of birds.
And while there have been other albatross birds spotted in the wild who are estimated to be around 50 years old, Wisdom is the only one on record to have given birth at such an advanced age. Though, some scientists may have seen the feat coming, when Wisdom gave birth two years ago to another chick, and has given birth to a total of five chicks since 2006.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/world-oldest-known-wild-bird-gives-birth-age-215033209.html
The photo is not of Wisdom, but of her mate sharing the duties...
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World’s oldest known living wild bird gives birth at age 62 (Original Post)
joeybee12
Feb 2013
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TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)1. That is just wonderful.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)2. Isn't it?
I really hope he sticks atound a lot longer!
progressoid
(49,990 posts)3. Albatross
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)6. It isn't any falvor...it's bloody alabtross! nt
Vinnie From Indy
(10,820 posts)4. Somebody get this bird an agent!
I feel another Oprah exclusive bombshell is on the way!
Cheers!
cui bono
(19,926 posts)5. Yes, it's true. I did it.
But I'm usually referred to as a "wild chick". Maybe the reporter was a Brit.