Greater Spotted Drakes are found in open pine and oak forests. They are among the larger end of the spectrum, but are quite laid back and feed mostly on plant material. They are ambush predators and rely on their dappled markings for camouflage. Females are usually larger than males, though males are brighter in color. In the breeding season the male attracts a mate by making loud, low-pitched bugles, followed by an aerial courtship dance as proof of his quality as a father to her offspring.

Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.

Grassy Boy's sex is unknown, and nobody in town cares to capture a wild drake to check, even one as placid as Grassy Boy. Nonetheless, nearly everyone has taken a shine to it for one reason or another. Even Mayor Cunanan likes it, since its trundling around the edge of town provides a welcome distraction as she ponders the issues of the day and reads proposed legislation. Grassy Boy does whatever it pleases. Some people have tried to coerce it to do one thing or another, but their attempts are almost always thwarted.