In brief
Wisdom, the oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross, has laid an egg at the age of 74, thriving at the Midway Atoll wildlife refuge, despite most in her species living only 12-40 years.
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who has reached the impressive age of 74, has captured the world's attention by laying another egg. Filmed at the Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge in the Pacific Ocean, she was spotted with her new partner, keeping the egg warm. Wisdom, who was tagged by US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) back in 1956 when she was about five years old, has already raised over 30 chicks in her incredible lifetime.Typically, Laysan albatrosses live between 12 to 40 years, making Wisdom's age extraordinary. Her previous partner, Akeakamai, has been missing for years, yet she has proven strong enough to find a new mate. Jon Plissner, a wildlife biologist, mentioned that Wisdom is among a couple of million albatrosses that return to Midway to breed annually. He expressed how thrilling it is to witness Wisdom's determination, hoping for a successful hatch with a 70-80% chance. Albatrosses share parenting responsibilities, and both parents will work together to nurture their new chick.First tagged in 1956, Wisdom remains a symbol of resilience. The Midway Atoll, an unincorporated US territory, boasts the largest albatross colony in the world. Wisdom's story continues to inspire people across the globe, reminding us of the incredible longevity and spirit of wildlife.
