Oldest Bird In U.S. Is A New Mom

This bird is a cougar!
Wildlife Service biologist spotted the (at least) 60-year-old seabird taking care of her chick.
Scientist banded (marked) the Laysan albatross in 1956 when she was thought to be 5 years old.
The chief of the Bird Banding Program, said the albatross is the oldest wild bird documented by the 90-year-old bird banding program, which is run by the U.S. Geological Survey.
“She looks great. To know that she can still successfully raise young at age 60-plus, that is beyond words.”
The bird, named Wisdom, has likely raised at least 30 to 35 chicks during her life. And we bet none of them call her for Mothers Day.
[Image via AP Images.]