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Are pets replacing human babies?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Why are birth rates declining while pet ownership is on the rise?

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:39:00 UTC.

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