A zoologist discovers a new species of frog where the number of juveniles each year is 60% of the previous years adult population. If 250 adults are present this year and juveniles mature into adults next year, and no deaths, how many adults will there be in two years?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:23:27 +0000

**How a New Frog Discovery Could Shape Future Populations—and What It Says About Life Cycles** In a quiet breakthrough from the field, a zoologist has documented a rare frog species where juvenile frogs appear each year at exactly 60% of the adult population from the previous year—creating a uniquely predictable life cycle. With 250 adults present this year and no mortality, how many adults will emerge in two years? The math behind this frog population model reveals a steady, sustainable growth pattern that feels both surprising and logic-driven. Understanding how adult frog numbers evolve reveals patterns relevant far beyond amphibians—offering insight into population dynamics studied globally. ---