World's oldest wild bird lays egg in Hawaii at age 74

Wisdom, the world's oldest known wild bird, has laid an egg at approximately 74 years old, marking her first egg in four years. She is a Laysan albatross and has laid around 60 eggs since being banded in 1956. Wisdom returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, where she has nested since 2006. Her long-time mate, Akeakamai, has not been seen for several years, and she is now interacting with a new male. Laysan albatrosses typically lay one egg per year and share incubation duties. Wisdom has raised about 30 chicks during her lifetime, surpassing the average lifespan of her species.