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Population News Saturday February 9th 2008



Elk Overpopulation Stirs DebateElk Overpopulation Stirs Debate
(KFYR-TV Bismarck: Fri, 08 Feb) Elk are running out of room in some of the nation`s parks. It`s led to a debate about the best way to control them. One option that`s not on the table is rounding up animals and shipping them out of the parks.


Having big families is wrongHaving big families is wrong
(Hot Springs Village Voice: Tue, 05 Feb) Earth has too many people and the problem grows worse. We are headed toward a climate catastrophe and people and animals are already suffering worldwide. Wars and starvation are not the way to limit population growth. Education is.


Seals head for California highwaySeals head for California highway
(UPI: Mon, 04 Feb) A population explosion among California's elephant seals is creating headaches for motorists who drive the state's scenic coastal highway.



World Population

New Zealand Population Increases 1.0% In 2007New Zealand Population Increases 1.0% In 2007
(Nasdaq: Fri, 08 Feb) (RTTNews) - The population of New Zealand grew 1.0 percent for the 2007 calendar year, according to data published Friday by Statistics New Zealand. The agency said the country's estimated resident population was 4,252,000 as of December 31. That marks an increase of 40,600 from the previous year.


Sex at 16, marry at 18: Big Indian adulthood debateSex at 16, marry at 18: Big Indian adulthood debate
(IBN live: Fri, 08 Feb) Experts say 18 is the minimum age for marriage, but not the 'desirable' age.


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