Animals

How many meters can an albatross glide without flapping its wings?

15,000

Background

An albatross can glide up to 15,000 meters without flapping its wings. It cleverly uses the wind above the ocean. With a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters, it has the largest wings of any bird. Some albatrosses circle the globe several times a year.

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