The archipelago where introduced rats attacked millions of seabirds
Rats introduced on Midway Atoll have attacked seabird chicks, leading to a crisis threatening millions of birds and prompting a total eradication operation.
The Impactful Story of Wisdom, a 75-Year-Old Female Bird Who Broke a Longevity Record and Became a Mother
Wisdom, a 75-year-old female albatross, returned to her nesting site at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, marking the start of the 2025-2026 breeding season and solidifying her status as the world's oldest wild bird with a chick.