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    The oldest known banded wandering albatross Diomedea exulans at the Prince Edward Islands

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    Document Number:
    WG-EMM-03/12
    Author(s):
    J. Cooper (South Africa), H. Battam, C. Loves, P. J. Milburn and L.E. Smith (Australia)
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    Abstract

    The oldest known wandering albatross Diomedea exulans at the Prince Edward Islands is estimated to have been approximately half a century old when last recaptured in 2001. Demographic studies need to continue for several more decades before the true maximum longevity of the species becomes evident.