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Shared custody. After

feeding at sea, an adult bird

returns to its partner, which

has been minding the pair’s

newly hatched chick.

The waiting game. Once a chick hatches, the adult

albatross broods it, keeping it warm and protected from

predators. After a few weeks, the chick can be left alone

while the adults forage. Rachael (left) gently removes a

GPS tracker from an adult bird; the units weigh about

20g and are taped to the birds’ feathers.

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