Orc children

[akhtene]

...how Sauron and others are able to produce such vast numbers over relatively short periods, unless one ascribes to them the skill and power to organize and enhance the spawning process in a way that substantially increases the geometric rate of growth.

As orcs are twisted elves, they are immortal as well. At least they don't die of grief, and in more or less peaceful times they don't get killed a lot. Which theoretically allows them to reproduce at exactly geometrical rate. (Am I wrong at that? Have always been poor at maths [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] )

Another point I want to make - those of bad reputation (among animals and humans) are not necesserily the worst sort of parents. Hyenas and crocodiles are among the most caring moms. The groups of humans considered outcast (just don't feel like giving any examples) have very close relations inside the comunities and are quite fecund