How many gray wolf pups are in a litter?

The average litter size for gray wolves is 4-6 pups. However, the number can vary depending on factors such as:

* Age of the mother: Older wolves tend to have smaller litters.

* Food availability: If food is scarce, the litter size may be smaller.

* Geographic location: Some populations have a tendency towards larger or smaller litters.

The smallest recorded litter size is 1 pup, while the largest is 17.