This phenomenon is referred to as density-dependent reproduction or reproductive suppression. It’s an evolutionary mechanism where species reduce birth rates in response to: Resource scarcity / Environmental stressors (e.g., climate change, habitat loss) Overpopulation leading to competition / Social stress in highly social species This strategy helps ensure the long-term survival of the population by preventing overexploitation of limited resources and allowing individuals to survive

good, humans are just a toxic scourge to the earth anyway