With
a wingspan of above 3m, the Royal Albatross is one of the largest long
distance flyers in the world. Some of these animals travel distances of
about 80000km per year. They love to soar in heavy storm winds and to
gain height by the dynamic updrafts. But their enormous wings and their
massive body which allows them to fly in such violent air also does
have a disadvantage. If the wind speed drops below 12km/h the majestic
birds have to stay on the ground as they can hardly take off. |
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