The bonds between albatrosses can last decades, and every year they return to this colony. | National Geographic

Here’s what you need to know about albatross – stop motion style. This is an introduction to our magnificent seabirds and their role in the ecosystem. We’re very proud of this video and it was a labour of love for us to create, so hopefully you like it! #WorldAlbatrossDay | Department of Conservation

Did you know an albatross can soar for several hundred kilometres without flapping its wings? This legendary bird has inspired the #AlbatrossOne – our remote-controlled aircraft demonstrator that is the first aircraft to trial in-flight, freely flapping wing-tips, which could help reduce drag and fuel burn. fly.airbus.com/IntroducingAlbatrossOne | Airbus

Albatrosses — particularly the majestic wandering albatross — are among nature’s most extraordinary fliers, capable of gliding thousands of kilometers across the open ocean without flapping their wings for hours. Their secret lies in a technique called dynamic soaring, which allows them to harness shifting wind currents just above the ocean’s surface. By skillfully looping through layers of air moving at different speeds, they gain lift with minimal energy use — a remarkable adaptation for life