Challenge 143: Lucky Charms: AlbatrossAlbatrosses are among the largest flying birds in the world, a

Challenge 143: Lucky Charms: AlbatrossAlbatrosses are among the largest flying birds in the world, a

Challenge 143: Lucky Charms: Albatross

Albatrosses are among the largest flying birds in the world, and have the longest wingspans of any living bird species. In the right conditions they are able to stay in the air for hours without ever flapping their wings. In the rich history of sailing, albatrosses have long been considered a sign of good fortune; the souls of sailors lost at sea come to protect a ship (although they were sometimes seen as a sign of coming death, too). Either way, it was also considered extremely bad luck to kill an albatross. However, this has not protected them from harm. All species of albatrosses range from threatened to critically endangered due to pollution, over fishing practices, and being harvested for feathers.

James

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