Wandering albatrosses are among the most faithful birds in the world. They typically mate for life and form strong bonds with their partners. However, a new study has found that even these seemingly devoted creatures can sometimes get divorced.

The study, published in the journal *Current Biology*, found that wandering albatrosses that divorce are more likely to be in poor health or have experienced a recent loss of a chick. The researchers believe that these factors can put a strain on the relationship between a pair of albatrosses and make them more likely to split up.

"Divorce is relatively rare in wandering albatrosses, but it does happen," said study co-author Stephanie Jenouvrier, a seabird ecologist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. "Our study found that divorce is more likely to occur when one or both partners are experiencing some kind of stress."

The researchers studied a population of wandering albatrosses on Possession Island in the Indian Ocean over a period of 15 years. They found that the divorce rate among the albatrosses was about 2% per year. This may not seem like a lot, but it is significant considering that wandering albatrosses typically mate for life.

The researchers also found that divorced wandering albatrosses were more likely to be in poor health than those that were still mated. They were also more likely to have lost a chick in the previous year.

"These findings suggest that divorce is a way for wandering albatrosses to cope with stress," Jenouvrier said. "When one or both partners is experiencing difficulties, they may choose to divorce in order to improve their chances of survival and reproduction."

The study also found that divorced wandering albatrosses were more likely to find new mates than those that were widowed. This suggests that divorce is not a死刑判决for albatrosses. They are still able to find love and companionship even after their first marriage ends.

The findings of this study provide new insights into the lives of wandering albatrosses and the factors that can影響their relationships. They also highlight the importance of understanding the effects of stress on animal populations.