World’s oldest known wild bird, 70, hatches chick

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An albatross named Wisdom, who is believed to be at least 70 years old, hatched a chick in February.

She is the world’s oldest known, banded wildbird, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Islands.

The chick was hatched at the Midway Atoll wildlife refuge, which is located on an island in the Pacific Ocean. Wisdom has been hatching and raising chicks with her mate, Akeakamai, since 2012.

“At least 70 years old, we believe Wisdom has had other mates,” said USFWS biologist Dr. Beth Flint. “Though albatross mate for life, they may find new partners if necessary—for example if they outlive their first mate.”

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