Some vixens may well arrive at sexual maturity at the age of 9-10 months, consequently bearing their initially litters at just one yr of age. When kits are born, the discarded debris is trampled, thus forming a spot exactly where the kits can enjoy and get meals. Mothers stay with the kits for 2-3 months, as they are unable to thermoregulate. During this period of time, the fathers or barren vixens feed the moms.