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'''Dragons''' are a species of magical reptilian beings who inhabit the [[Dragon Lands]], though they have been seen in [[Equestria]] and other regions as well. They are ruled over by a [[Dragon Lord]], who maintains supreme authority over them, and have historically been unfriendly to
==History==
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Dragons appear reptilian in appearance, often being covered with smooth or ridged scales, and lay [[Dragon eggs|eggs]] rather than giving birth to live young. These eggs must be exposed to intense heat-or else magic-in order to hatch, and are typically so fragile that they cannot be safely moved once they have been laid. Despite this, dragons are apparently warm-blooded, as they have demonstrated no need to regulate their body temperature through external means. Infant dragons are initially incapable of speech and must be cared for, and taught basic life skills. Due to the long lifespan of dragons, their "baby" status is lengthier than that of other species, with the name still applying even when they appear relatively mature like Spike.
The exact duration of dragon lifespans is unknown, but known to be lengthy, with a hundred-year sleep being considered a "nap" to a dragon. Infant dragons start out smaller than most adult ponies, while in their teenage phase they can be considerably larger than a pony. Adulthood seems to have more of a range, with the adult dragon
At some point in their maturation, all dragons go through what is known as the molt, which is a fairly onerous process for the dragon affected. They develop [[stone scale]]s, a type of blemish which is particularly sensitive and causes itching, and their voice will shift uncontrollably from barely audible whispers to loud shouts. Molting dragons also produce a powerful odor that, while repulsive to other dragons and ponies, draws predators such as [[hydra]]s, [[tatzlwurm]]s, and [[roc]]s. This smell typically prompts a young dragon's family to expel them, forcing them to start living on their own. Dragons going through the molt also lose control of their fire breath and begin burping large fireballs.
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Most teenage or adult dragons are seen to possess wings, which-if Spike is typical-grow in after going through the molt. These wings vary in size, but seem to enable any dragon who possesses them to fly. In similar fashion, dragons have a wide range of differing physical features from individual to individual. Some dragons possess spines, others horns, some ear fronds, others horns, and some hair, or more often some combination of the five. Many dragons are bipedal, but others walk on four or more legs; tail size also varies between dragons, from being relatively short to long enough for a dragon to perch upon to being larger than the rest of the dragon's body.
==Culture==
Perhaps due to their ability to breathe fire, and the volcanic conditions in which the majority of dragons live, many dragon names have to do with fire or volcanos. Other names relate to other natural phenomena, gemstones, draconic features, etc. A few dragons have been known to possess names that don't fit any of these descriptions, such as Mina.
==List of dragons==
{{FIM dragons}}
{{G5 dragons}}
==References==
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[[Category:Friendship is Magic species]]
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[[Category:Fire-breathing species]]
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