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Volume 162 · Issue 59 | 99¢

Human overpopulation

EDITOR:

I disagree with Madeleine Davidson who wrote in regards to mountain lion overpopulation (in the Nov. 23 Mountain Democrat). Mountain lions are not overpopulated and I am wondering where your research came from? Mountain lions are amazing animals. Humans are invading their natural habitat. Maybe people should not be living in these areas. If they choose to live in these areas, then so be it.

Also, in regards to the abortion question in the same issue: Mr. Reilly, use contraceptives or keep your pants up. Think about it.

JENNY ALLEN
Diamond Springs

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  • DarrinNovember 27, 2012 - 11:02 pm

    Maybe the Mountain Lion's should keep their pants up too. Solve the "overpopulation" issue with them...

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  • cookie65November 30, 2012 - 2:55 am

    Not to suggest that newbies to non-city life are without understanding and tend to see nature from a more emotional perspective. But any species of animal can become overpopulated to the point that it throws off the natural balance. And don't believe for an instant that large preditors are intimidated by your presence.

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  • cookie65November 30, 2012 - 2:57 am

    What is the "natural habitat" for humans?

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  • T69807November 30, 2012 - 5:13 pm

    Humans are invading mountain lions' natural habitat? Ha! We've owned our land for 24 years. That means we've lived on it far longer than any mountain lion alive.

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