There are more than a dozen species of albatrosses. Albatrosses are nomads, staying at sea for months at a time. Because they are such skilled gliders, they can travel for many miles without flapping their wings. When there is absolutely no wind, they sit in the water. They eat fish and squid, and follow ships to feed on garbage.
Albatrosses return to land to breed.
The wandering albatross breeds on Antarctic islands. A female produces only one egg, but it is as large as a soft drink can. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the expressed written consent of the Lexington Herald-Leader is prohibited.