Волк
Wolves are wild animals. They look very much like big domestic dogs. Usually wolves are grey with long fluffy tails, their hair is long and thick. Wolves are famous for their strong sharp teeth. They have long enduring legs and big paws.
Wolves can live almost anywhere. They can be found in tundra, taiga, and steppe. There are even polar wolves.
Wolves are predators and very smart hunters. Depending on the habitat they can feed on rodents, hoofed animals, and birds. In hungry winters wolves often attack livestock and even men.
Wolves have great physical strength, endurance and agility. Moreover, they hunt in packs that’s why their attacks are extremely successful. As wolves kill weak and sick animals first they are considered to be forest medics. But because of the danger they pose to people, many species of wolves have been completely wiped out, and many are considered endangered.
A wolf is one of the favourite characters of Russian folk tales. Its strength, intelligence and charisma are praised in them.