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Interesting facts about Albatrosses...

- They have an acute sense of smell, which is unusual for birds.

- They drink sea water, and remove the salt via a gland near their eyes that secretes a 5% saline solution.

- Males and females bond over years, eventually for life.

- 19 of the 21 species are threatened

- They have special tendons that allow the birds to lock their shoulders, requiring no muscular effort to keep their wings open.

- Albatrosses have a glide ratio of 23:1

- They are not strong fliers, and their wing shape is poorly suited to flapping flight, but instead for efficient lift while gliding. In calm weather they are forced to rest on the surface until the wind returns .


Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albatross

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Adding video to channels (Bravo, Music) - requested by kronosposeidon.

But I'm afraid of posting to Deano's channel! I don't think I've ever gotten it right.

>> ^kronosposeidon:
bravo music

Whatever you do, don't kill one of those things if you're sailing.

I hear it'll mess you up!