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Why use animal population models?

It might seem odd, but the maths behind how animal populations grow, shrink, or interact can be adapted for human relationships. Both involve dynamic systems where different elements (like individual feelings or external stresses) influence each another over time. Researchers are borrowing these established frameworks to analyse patterns and predict changes in a new context.

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