Of the 22 #albatross species recognized by the #IUCN, 15 species are threatened with #extinction.

To raise awareness of this #conservation crisis, we celebrate World Albatross Day every year on June, 19th.

I take this opportunity to share one of the most fascinating science facts about albatrosses that I learned so far.

https://beaksandbones.substack.com/p/albatross-infrasound

#WorldAlbatrossDay #scicomm #biology #science #birds #birdsofmastodon #BeaksAndBones

Today is #WorldAlbatrossDay! The Mōlī (Laysan Albatross) is facing threats from invasive species such as rats, cats, dogs, and mongoose. But we can help Pacific Rim Conservation build effective predator proof fences to protect these impressive #seabirds!

https://pacificrimconservation.org/

It's #WorldAlbatrossDay!

Time to watch/re-watch the gorgeous same-sex couple featured in Frozen Planet II (first broadcast in 2022). Attenborough's commentary leaves something to be desired ('apparently,' David?!?!) but this was still a big step forward for his nature docs. 📺🌈

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X654JfOvCag

#albatross #birds #animals #naturalhistory #zoology #biology #science #Attenborough #tv #television #sex #lgbt #lgbtia #queer #pride #pridemonth #pridemonth2024 #prideinstem

Hello, this Atlantic Yellow-Nosed Albatross chick wants you to have a wonderful day.

#WorldAlbatrossDay

Since it's #WorldAlbatrossDay, here's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Narrated by Orson Welles with illustrations by Gustave Doré.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRGnoFf2cZQ

Or here's the Ian McKellan reading it with text.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1raSUYAr0s0

And here's Iron Maiden's version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSDZj_jh5cE

Whatever you do, always be kind to your albatross.

It's #WorldAlbatrossDay!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X654JfOvCag

This clip featuring same-sex pairing is from Frozen Planet II (2022). I use it in my teaching. Attenborough's commentary leaves something to be desired ('apparently' - aargh!), but the gorgeous birds steal the show . . .

#zoology #ornithology #birds #seabirds #Attenborough #sex #queer #queerhistory #lgbtq #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023

Pour la prochaine journée mondiale de l'Albatros #WorldAlbatrossDay (19/06/2023) l'#ACAP a publié le poster en version française, le thème de cette année est la pollution plastique.

https://www.acap.aq/latest-news/acap-s-world-albatross-day-photo-posters-for-2023-are-now-available-in-french-and-spanish