A grad student from the University of New Brunswick made a surprising discovery while studying Atlantic puffins—a 33-year-old puffin, still thriving and raising a chick on a local island. The bird was identified by a plastic band placed on its leg back in 1992, making it one of the oldest recorded puffins in the region.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a cool "fun fact"—it’s a small but meaningful win for wildlife researchers. Puffins face threats like climate change and habitat loss, so finding one that’s lived this long (and is still reproducing) offers hope. It also shows how long-term tracking helps scientists understand these birds' lifespans and resilience. Plus, who doesn’t love a wholesome puffin success story?