Numbers matter in peace or war, but more doesn’t always mean merrierfertility, firepower, and what we’re really multiplying

While global fertility declines and military arsenals expand, modern warfare evolves rapidly. Sri Lanka grapples with a different challenge, releasing its first census of crop-damaging animals, sparking debate over data accuracy and its implications for mitigation efforts. The island nation's struggle highlights how numbers matter, but more isn't always better.