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How do you breed seventeen octillion rats?

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Rats and the Power of Exponential Growth

This chapter explores the incredible reproductive capabilities of rats, illustrating how a mere pair can multiply to 482 million in just three years. It also examines the mathematical models behind such growth, the real-world limitations of these assumptions, and the impact of environmental factors on rat populations.

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