The Harrowbarrow Ridge-back
The Harrowbarrow Ridge-back is a rare form of dragon which is only seen at night.
Have you ever wondered what these phantasmagorical creatures look like? Ridge-backs are easy to identify as they are the smallest dragon in the British Isles; they are about the size of a cat and are covered in shiny scales. In addition, the adult Ridge-back is a dark green colour which enables it to camouflage itself in open grassland and woodland. Interestingly, however, juveniles are born with a yellowish tinge.
Many Ridge-backs are found within the environs of the village of Harrowbarrow especially in woods and fields where they feel safest. Furthermore, they nest high up in fir trees far away from humans. Ridge-backs, which are essentially a nocturnal creature, are rarely spotted although occasionally a juvenile might be seen at dawn or dusk.
Unlike their near relatives, the Cornish Green Wing, these shy and gentle creatures are vegetarians. Their main diet is seeds and berries. While their breath is warm, they do not have the ability to breath fire. As a result, Ridge-backs present no danger to humans and are not included on the "dangerous species" list.
Dragonologists have been concerned for many years that Ridge-backs might be mistaken for other species and therefore become hunted. Where nests have been discovered, their location is kept secret. To protect these mysterious and beautiful creatures, all dragon lovers should make sure that vegetable peelings should be left out during snowy weather. It would be disastrous if another species of dragon became extinct.
The Harrowbarrow Ridge-back
The Harrowbarrow Ridge-back is a rare form of dragon which is only seen at night.
Have you ever wondered what these phantasmagorical creatures look like? Ridge-backs are easy to identify as they are the smallest dragon in the British Isles; they are about the size of a cat and are covered in shiny scales. In addition, the adult Ridge-back is a dark green colour which enables it to camouflage itself in open grassland and woodland. Interestingly, however, juveniles are born with a yellowish tinge.
Many Ridge-backs are found within the environs of the village of Harrowbarrow especially in woods and fields where they feel safest. Furthermore, they nest high up in fir trees far away from humans. Ridge-backs, which are essentially a nocturnal creature, are rarely spotted although occasionally a juvenile might be seen at dawn or dusk.
Unlike their near relatives, the Cornish Green Wing, these shy and gentle creatures are vegetarians. Their main diet is seeds and berries. While their breath is warm, they do not have the ability to breath fire. As a result, Ridge-backs present no danger to humans and are not included on the "dangerous species" list.
Dragonologists have been concerned for many years that Ridge-backs might be mistaken for other species and therefore become hunted. Where nests have been discovered, their location is kept secret. To protect these mysterious and beautiful creatures, all dragon lovers should make sure that vegetable peelings should be left out during snowy weather. It would be disastrous if another species of dragon became extinct.
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Opening statement / Short sentence with a relative clause sums up what the dragon is e.g. The Harrowbarrow Ridge-back is a rare form of dragon which is only seen at night. / The Cornish Green Wing is an unusual breed of dragon which can only be found in the far east of the county.Appearance / Use connectives as a cohesive device e.g.In addition
Use a semi-colon to link two clauses e.g. Ridge-backs are easy to identify as they are the smallest dragon in the British Isles; they are about the size of a cat and are covered in shiny scales
Use the passive tense e.g. are covered in / Moreover, Furthermore, Additionally
The Cornish Green Wing has a very unusual appearance; its has scales that are both green and blue at the same time.
are known for, have been spotted by, are considered to be
Habitat / Use scientific language e.g. environs
Use connectives as cohesive devices e.gFurthermore
Start with a subordinating clause e.g.While their breath is warm, / habitat, camouflage, environment
Moreover, In addition, Additionally
Even though they are vegetarian,
Diet / Use a subordinating phrase e.g. Unlike their cousins,
Use connectives as cohesive devices e.g.As a result, / By contrast to their near relatives,
As a consequence, Consequently
Conclusion / Use the passive tense e.g. have been discovered
Start with a subordinating clause e.gWhere nests have been discovered,
Consider the future e.g. It would be disastrous if another species of dragon became extinct. / have been spotted, have been noticed
Where dragons have been spotted,
It would be catastrophic for dragons if we did not take action now.