population explosion

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She added that it was unlikely there would be a population explosion as wildcats live in low density numbers over wider areas and they would be closely monitored and managed.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

With the expansion of the area’s wetlands in 2021, it saw a population explosion.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 21, 2023

Beasley attributes the population explosion to a few explanations, including humans illegally moving wild pigs to the areas where hunting them is legal year-round, as well as to warmer climates in recent decades.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2023

Their absence disrupted predator-and-prey relationships throughout the nation and resulted in a population explosion of deer and elk.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

The way was therefore clear for a tremendous population explosion.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson