overpopulation

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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

Delhi-based biodiversity expert Faiyaz Khudsar says easy availability of food has led to overpopulation of pigeons in many countries.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

The overpopulation created a breeding ground for illness.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield