Albatross Hunters Killing Science 
10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2022
Finally in 1799, the first visitors on this volcanic land were a group of French seal hunters who were after the fur seals that can be found hauled out on the beaches for fur and oil, which almost wiped out the local population of the species. About half of all breeding Wandering Albatross nest on the Prince Edward Islands.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 6, 2018
The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Black-footed Albatross – Phoebastria nigripes. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573).
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