What is the birth rate of arctic foxes?

The Birth Rate of Arctic foxes typically ranges from 5 to 14 pups per litter, with an average of about 6 to 8 pups. Breeding usually occurs in late March to early May, depending on the region. The gestation period lasts around 52 days, and the pups are born in a den, where they are cared for by both parents until they are weaned at about 8 to 10 weeks old.