Small Population Size
Small populations behave differently from larger populations. They often result in population bottlenecks, which have harmful consequences for the survival of that population.
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—Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904)
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“Eat your meals according to the size of your bowl.”
—Chinese proverb.