overpopulation

Example Sentences

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"Being too permissive with wild animals has led to an overpopulation of rabbits, deer and wild boar," says Òscar Ordeig, the minister for agriculture, fisheries and food in the regional government of Catalonia.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But an error on the euthanasia form, marking the reason as overpopulation in the shelter rather than a risk to public safety, meant he was still available to ordinary adopters such as Wright.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

In our own day, overpopulation pessimism has given way to very real worries that we aren’t replacing ourselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

"Where we have problems, and where everyone in Europe has problems, is with the wild boar population, because there is overpopulation," said Higuera.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

The fall has been laid at the door of overpopulation, overuse of natural resources, and drought.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann