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Though it is a true dragon, it does not have a strong resemblance to its kind. They are known for swimming up rivers to get at animals that come to drink. They lay their eggs on land every two to three years. They have evolved a long neck to pull riverside prey into the water as well as catching crustaceans in deep crevasses.


Another ~NuclearBandaid world builder piece


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Aquatic Dragon(c)RJ Palmer

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~Andy1134 Jan 31, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Wow thats awsome
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:icondrake09:
wow! amazing detail!
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Mood: Pride ~Xaran-Alamas Sep 15, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
A very interesting take on an aquatic dragon, most people just make a blue dragon or give it flippers, this on the other hand really looks like something that might have evolved in the water. Very nice work :)
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~Davontew1 Jul 16, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
NICE!
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:iconhyphen414:
cool... the head reminds me of a tyrannosaurus rex... :)) But the neck looks awkward though... :D but as always, it's amazing...
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~oktow Jul 15, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
good design / concept
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~Roxora419 Jul 14, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Cool :thumbsup:
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:iconchuriren:
this is amazing! Hate to be swimming next to that thing :P
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*HaroldPotter Jul 13, 2010  Hobbyist Writer
Hm. Critique critique critique. Um… I've really got nothing. This is an interesting fantasy world take on the Plesiosaur-type creature, and you did a good job. My only thought would be to make it a little bit more colorful, but given its large size the shades of brown work for camouflage whenever it has to come ashore. I don't see gills, so I presume this is still an airbreather? And what are the wings used for, attitude control in water? I mean, I know they're streamlined/slightly vestigial.

Also, creepy cool fishman there.
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