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Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up
But humans are catching up, according to new figures released Tuesday. With a population of 23.6 million sheep and 5.3 ...
This country has more sheep than people: Synthetic fibers and falling wool prices could change that
New Zealand's government works to bolster the competitiveness of the country's world-famous wool sector, as demand grows for ...
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Are humans about to outnumber sheep in New Zealand?
New Zealand contains a vast army of sheep, which famously outnumber humans there. But the ratio is slowly trending down with ...
The Independent3d
New stats show New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But that could change
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The Washington Post3d
Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human population has long been the subject of jokes aimed at New Zealanders abroad.
ABC News3d
Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up
New Zealand is still one of a few countries in the world where sheep outnumber people WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human ...