Breeding

Age limitations to Reproduction 2 years is the youngest


 * at two years during this reproduction age  - only one pup in a litter is viable.

4 years is the prime age


 * at four years the max about of litters during this reproduction age is between 4-6 pups in a litter.

7 years is the oldest


 * at seven years during this reproduction age - only two pups in a litter is viable if they are not stillborn.

Reproduction and Development

GaeaVora are generally monogamous creatures and are mated pairs usually remaining together for life or until the other dies - upon death they are easily to be re-established. In addition to heterosexual behavior, homosexual behavior has been observed as well. During pregnancy, female wolves remain in a den located away from the peripheral zone of their territories, where violent encounters with other packs are more likely. The gestation period lasts 62–75 days, with pups usually being born in the summer period. The average litter consists of 5–6 pups and at times of poor health or poor food in their area they litters may result in 1-3 pups.

The youngest a GaeaVora can mate is at 2 years old but they will only be able to produce one offspring during that litter.

Pups first leave the den after 3 weeks. At 1.5 months of age, they are agile enough to flee from danger. Mother wolves do not leave the den for the first few weeks, relying on the fathers to provide food for them and their young. Pups begin to eat solid food at the age of 3–4 weeks. Pups have a fast growth rate during their first four months of life: during this period, a pup's weight can increase nearly 30 times.

Actual fights to establish hierarchy usually occur at 5–8 weeks of age.