At approximately 74 years old, Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid another egg at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. This remarkable feat follows a lifetime of breeding, with an estimated 30+ chicks already hatched. Despite the species’ typical lifespan of 12-40 years, Wisdom, initially tagged in 1956, continues to demonstrate remarkable vitality and breeding instincts with a new partner. Biologists remain optimistic about the egg’s viability, noting a high probability of hatching and subsequent chick rearing.
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The reported birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone Park has sparked discussions and brought to light an ancient Lakota prophecy that seems to be unfolding before our very eyes. Legend has it that White Buffalo Calf Woman appeared centuries ago when despair was rampant, bringing a message of hope and renewal to the Lakota people. She foretold of a time when she would return as a white buffalo calf, ushering in a period of prosperity and restoration.
The birth of this white buffalo calf holds a deep significance for the Lakota people, akin to the second coming of Jesus Christ, according to Looking Horse.… Continue reading
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