They are born with their eyes and ears closed. Their eyes open at 9 days old, and they come out of the den at 17 days old. Weaning begins at a month old, with the mother leaving food at the den's entrance. The male helps out with raising the offspring by guarding the densite while his mate forages for food. At six months old, the kits are fully grown, and will leave their parents.
Some females stay with their parents for a few years.
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