TABLE 46-5.
Reproductive Parameters of Select Canid Species
| Species | Reproductive Cycle | Gestation (days) | Litter Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) |
Monestrus | 60–70 | 2–6 |
| Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) |
Monestrus | 50–53 | 1–5 |
| Bushdog (Speothos venaticus) |
Monestrus or polyestrus | 65–70 | 1–6 |
| Maned wolf (Canis brachyurus) |
Monestrus | 63–67 | 2–5 |
| Dhole (C. alpinus) |
Monestrus, possibly seasonally polyestrus | 60–62 | 2–7 |
| African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) |
Monestrus | 69–72 | 2–20 |
| Red wolf (C. rufus) |
Monestrus | 60–63 | 4–5 |
| Coyote (C. latrans) |
Monestrus | 60–63 | 1–18 |
| Mexican gray wolf (C. lupus baileyi) |
Monestrus | 60–63 | 4–5 |