Wisdom, the world's oldest known living wild bird at 62 years old, has successfully hatched a healthy chick, defying conventional beliefs about avian fertility. This Laysan albatross, tagged by scientists, has outlived the average lifespan of her species, which is typically less than 30 years. Wisdom has flown approximately 3 million miles since her tagging, showcasing remarkable endurance and resilience.
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The world’s oldest known living wild bird at age 62 gave birth to a healthy chick that hatched Sunday, challenging the conventional wisdom about how long birds remain fertile.
This bird, named Wisdom by scientists who stuck a tag on her ankle years ago, has lived longer than the average Laysan albatross, which dies at less than half her age.