overbreeding
/ˌoʊvərˈbridɪŋ/
noun
- The act of producing too many offspring, especially in animals or plants, often leading to health or environmental problems.
- The overbreeding of deer in the park has caused a shortage of food for other animals.
- Many animal shelters struggle with the consequences of pet overbreeding.
- Overbreeding in dogs can lead to genetic disorders and shorter lifespans.
verb
- To produce too many offspring, especially in animals or plants, often resulting in negative effects.
- Some breeders overbreed their cats to meet high demand, ignoring the health risks.
- If farmers overbreed their cattle, the land may not support the herd.
- The zoo decided not to overbreed the endangered species to maintain genetic diversity.