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Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Zoo section
Nature trail Park
Diet
Carnivorous
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on large herbivorous mammals, but also on rodents, hares, birds, insects, small fruit and occasionally fish.
Lifespan
Up to 10 years in the wild. Around 12-13 years in captivity.
Reproduction
The female is sexually mature at 2 and the male at 2 or 3 years of age. Mating occurs between February and March. The 5-7 pups are born between April and May after a gestation period of about 9 weeks, and are weaned after 5-8 weeks.
Predators
Cougar and bear can attack young, old or sick animals.