Habitat: This enormous albatross can be found on the central plateau on Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean.
Why They Are Endangered: Because these birds are restricted to one small area on one small island, the species has had difficulty surviving. In addition, its breeding sites have been introduced to cattle, other predators and human disturbance. (IUCN Red List)
we saw a male and female. Freaked me the heck out. I have heard of them being around..they have a vast territory. Hoping to see them again, with a camera in hand to prove what my teen and I wittnessed.
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we saw a male and female. Freaked me the heck out. I have heard of them being around..they have a vast territory. Hoping to see them again, with a camera in hand to prove what my teen and I wittnessed.
January 09 2013 at 4:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHaven't we learned anything from the extinction of the DODO in this area? These birds even resemble them. When will we learn, if ever?
January 06 2013 at 1:25 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply