Suppose a scie tific finds that the a a rage female gorilla needs to have a least 2.1 surviving offspring I n order for the population to trace itself from generation to generation
. This means that each female gorilla must, on average, have at least 2.1 offspring that survive to reproduce in order for the population to maintain its size over time.
If the average female gorilla has fewer than 2.1 surviving offspring, the population will decline in size. If this trend continues, the population may eventually become extinct.
Therefore, it is important for scientists to monitor the reproductive success of female gorillas and ensure that the population is able to sustain itself over time. This may involve conservation efforts to protect gorilla habitats and minimize threats to their survival.