Every year, endangered species experience population decline and are pushed closer to extinction. This decline in population is mostly caused by human destruction of these species’ natural habitat. The Western Lowland Gorilla is an example of an endangered species. In 2022, there are 360,000 Western Lowland Gorillas remaining, with an annual population decline of 2.7%. Explain why the table shows exponential decay. Summarize how scientists
can use exponential decay to predict population changes in endangered
species. Summarize your answer in 1-2 paragraphs.