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It is the only other highly ranked "monotocous" species, meaning it typically produces a single offspring per pregnancy rather than litters.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

A female typically has around six litters a year, each with up to 12 pups.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

“I think we need to figure out who the big players are. Who are the people who are importing litters and litters and litters of puppies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

For example, females born in litters with many males become masculinized, likely from the high testosterone levels in the mother’s uterus.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

The long march southward toward Carlion, with litters swaying and the mounted escort jogging under flapping pennoncells, was exciting for everybody.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White