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> Is it not inherently part of that animal pattern to only procreate until the resources become a limitation?

Most animals don't self limit - their environment limits them instead.

How can I tell if I'm self limiting or if I'm being environmentally limited?

> How can I tell if I'm self limiting or if I'm being environmentally limited?

Are you voluntarily having fewer kids than you physically could, or did you starve to death?

If you fear your kids would starve or otherwise have a terrible life, and you voluntarily do not inseminate - I think it could be argued that you are volunteering - however I think it's a reaction to the environment and a calculated view of what's to come.

That's a self limiting decision. It's easy to rationalize yes

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