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The world’s oldest bird laid an egg at the age of 74.
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross that nests in Hawaii, has survived many male partners, as well as the biologist who first tagged her in 1956.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the surprise delivery of the egg on lay another egg.”
Jon Plissner, supervising wildlife biologist, called the egg “a special joy” and said officials were “optimistic” it will hatch.
Like other albatrosses, Wisdom returns to the same location each year to deposit.
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross that nests in Hawaii, has survived many male partners, as well as the biologist who first tagged her in 1956.
The oldest bird in the world laid an egg at 74 years old