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overpopulation

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overpopulation

Situation in which the number of individuals of a given species exceeds the number that its environment can sustain. Possible consequences are environmental deterioration, impaired quality of life, and a population crash (sudden reduction in numbers caused by high mortality and failure to produce viable offspring).
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Second Chance Fund is dedicated to reducing cat overpopulation by offering financially challenged households access to low-cost spay/neuter services performed by licensed veterinarians.
Second Chance Fund receives two grants by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Overpopulation is defined as the condition in which the number of organism exceeds the capacity of the habitat It can be used in reference to human beings and the earth Overpopulation is defined as the condition in which the number of organism exceeds the capacity of the habitat.
Overpopulation by Charles Salmon / News, opinion and commentary community
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