Why the Albatross is Considered the Most Unfortunate Animal

Max McGreevy's Unforgettable Albatross Shot

Rangers Weigh The Northern Royal Albatross Chick In New Zealand

Endangered short-tailed albatross

Imagine flying across entire oceans without stopping. The Black-footed albatross is a powerful seabird built for life above the open Pacific Ocean. With long narrow wings and expert control of ocean winds, it can glide for hours with barely a single flap. These birds spend most of their lives far from land, only returning to remote islands to breed. Their incredible endurance allows them to travel massive distances across the sea while searching for fish and squid. Like many albatross species, t