Tasmanian shy albatross embrace artificial nests in bid to boost population
by Naaman Zhou from on (#34FAT)
Birds reproduce only on three remote islands in Bass Straight and are listed as 'vulnerable' with just 1,500 breeding pairs remaining
The Tasmanian shy albatross has embraced the idea of settling down in an artificial, specially constructed nest, according to scientists who are trying to boost the population of the endangered seabird.
A trial of the nests was announced in June to help the breeding success of the endangered species, which biologists believe are vulnerable to the environmental effects of climate change.