Drake, General

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Ideas for breeds: Wild, Racing, War, Mountain, Pit

Basic Information

Anatomy

Closely related to True Dragons, drakes are diverse in both wild species and domestic breeds. All drakes are wingless and quadrupedal, with each limb ending in clawed feet. They tend to have stocky bodies covered in protective bony plates, and powerful jaws full of sharp teeth. Similarly to true dragons, all drakes have horns, though they tend to be much shorter.

Biological Traits

Movement Swift runners.

Genetics and Reproduction

Drakes tend to breed once every one to two years, and lay 2-6 eggs per clutch. In more social species, the males will help raise the young, but most tend to move on after mating. Young will stay with their mother for the first year or two, before setting off on their own. Most species reach sexual maturity at two years old.

Ecology and Habitats

Drakes can be found in a variety of habitats in temperate and tropical regions, however the most diversity is found in grasslands and open savannas.
Drakes seem to prefer to make their dens by outcroppings, using them to get a better vantage point when surveying their territory.

Dietary Needs and Habits

A carnivore, drakes typically either hunt alone or in small packs, and use savage bites to take down their prey.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Packs have a social order.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Used as guard animals.

Average Intelligence

Not as intelligent as True Dragons.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Binocular vision.

Conservation Status

Common

Average Length

Length: 3-12ft