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They can go for days without flapping their wings

With a wing span that can measure up to 3.5 metres in length, it's hardly surprising that the Wandering Albatross has inspired not only awe but a spiritual response from many of us.

First broadcast on Natural Histories, 13 September 2016.

13 September 2016

4 minutes

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Radio 4 in Four

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