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Most dragons have the capability to shapeshift, taking on the form of different species, including humans.{{book ref|tress|51}} In fact, shapeshifting into a human is a core aspect of their life cycle. Dragons are born in humanoid form, then transition into their draconic form upon hitting puberty, and eventually gain the ability to switch between those two forms at will.{{wob ref|16187}} It is also likely that assyming a humanoid form is required for them to bear children. {{ref|group=fn|text=Brandon has stated that dragons "give birth in humanoid form."{{wob ref|16187}} Given the context, this most likely means that the dragon is born as a humanoid. It is unknown if a dragon needs to be in humanoid form to bear children.}} When in their humanoid form, dragons are indistinguishable form the species they are presenting as.{{wob ref|7171}} Their shapeshifting method is different to that of the [[kandra]], even if the result is similar.{{wob ref|148}}
Dragons appear to possess some form of intrinsic connection to [[tamu kek]]s; using a tamu kek, one may speak to a dragon, and the dragon can, in turn, respond and influence the speaker's emotions in some manner.{{wob ref|16187}}
=== Behaviour ===
Most dragons have at least two names -- a full, long name (such as [[Xisisrefliel]]) and then a nickname they are more commonly known as (such as Foil).{{wob ref|16182}}
=== Lesser Dragons ===
Aside from the so-called "greater dragons", cosmere is also home to a number of lesser dragons, or drakelings. Little is known about the lesser dragons, aside from the fact that unlike their greater cousines, they are quadrupedal -- possessed of only four limbs -- and incapable of transformation into humanoid form. It is unclear if those dragons are fain creatures, and if there is any evolutionary relation between them and the greater dragons.{{wob ref|16187}}
== Presence in the Cosmere ==
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