Which risk sharply increases as albatross feathers degrade during an extended transoceanic foraging trip?

💡 Explanation

Feather degradation raises drag forces, requiring increased flapping for sustained flight; this occurs because higher drag overcomes lift. Therefore, flapping rate increases sharply due to induced drag, rather than conserving energy via thermal regulation or lower respiration.

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