It is no mystery where Howler Drakes got their names. Though not very bright, these emotive creatures employ an impressive vocabulary of loud chortles, shrieks, and songs to communicate with one another, and almost never stop chattering. Howler Drakes inhabit dense jungles, foraging in the fertile soil for mushrooms, tubers, and insects. When threatened, a Howler will flare its wings to display its bright red eye spots, while letting out an ear-splitting scream.

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.

Moofiv appears to be an ordinary Howler Drake—until he opens his mouth. All this diminutive drake seems to be able to produce is a low mooing sound, rather than the squeaks and shrieks the rest of his breed are known for. His call often confuses other drakes, who mistake him for a cow. Moofiv has learned to take pride in his distinctive vocalizations, and now uses his call to frighten the other dim-witted Howler Drakes. Strangely, none of the other drakes ever seem to wonder why a cow would be lurking around in the jungle, nor do they find it at all suspicious that the cow always chases them away from the best mushroom patches. Only Moofiv knows the secret, and he often pretends to be mute when questioned—though this is usually because his mouth is full of mushrooms.