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Reproductive Information for African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
| Reproductive Cycle | Monestrous |
|---|---|
| Usual age of first reproduction | 21–22 months |
| Copulation (North America) | August–October |
| Length of estrus | 6–9 days |
| Gestation (from first day of copulation) | 69–71 days |
| Parturition (North America) | October–January |
| Mean/maximum litter size | 6–8/21 |
