vilkas
Vilkas is the Lithuanian word for the gray wolf, Canis lupus, a large carnivorous mammal in the family Canidae.
Adults typically weigh 25 to 50 kilograms and measure about 105 to 160 centimeters in body length,
Grey wolves inhabit a wide range across Europe, Asia, and North America, including Lithuania and the Baltic
Social animals, wolves usually live in packs that hunt together and defend defined territories. Pack size ranges
Diet is opportunistic but mainly consists of ungulates such as deer, elk, ibex, and moose; smaller mammals,
Breeding usually occurs once a year in late winter. After a gestation of about 63 days, females
Conservation status: the IUCN lists Canis lupus as Least Concern, reflecting broad range and recovering populations
Cultural significance: in Baltic folklore and modern literature, wolves are common symbols of wilderness and intelligence.