The Tundra Drake is one of the larger species of fanged drakes that inhabit Elysion. Over thousands of years of living in the northern, snow-covered reaches of the continent, this draconic creature developed a thick covering of quills which later developed into a type of insulating fur. Not only does this covering serve to protect the drake from the harsh, sub-zero temperatures of the north, but it also provides a decent camouflage within the snowy landscape.
Tundra Drakes are solitary ambush predators; much like the sabertooth cats of prehistoric Earth, they use their muscular forelimbs to grapple prey while their massive fangs deliver the killing blow. They mainly hunt Wooly Tapirs and Young Sheephemoths.

The only time when Tundra Drakes seek company is when the time for rearing young comes. For a period of 12 months, a male and a female drake will stay together after mating. The female will dig a den where she will lay her eggs and keep them with her own body heat. During this period, the male will hunt for her, deliver food to her directly, as well as fend off any potential nest raiders. His duties don't end, however, once the young hatch. For the first few months, young Tundra Drakes are very vulnerable to hypothermia and thus the female must remain with them at all times to ensure that they don't get cold.
Once the young drakes reach 6 months and are the size of an American Black Bear, they will be strong enough to withstand the cold. By then, the female will chase away the male and begin to travel the tundra with her offspring by her side. The young will stay by their mother for another 3 years and, upon reaching about 75% of her size, will leave or be chased away in order to fend for themselves. By the age of 10 years, the young tundra drakes will reach maturity and the whole cycle can repeat anew.