Because these creatures resemble [[dragon|dragons]] and can even breathe fire like dragons, firelizards have been initially classified as a type of dragon and known as '''wingless dragons'''. They were then renamed and reclassified into their own category under the name of '''proto-dragon'''. After further advances in technology allowed for better genetic analysis, they were renamed once again to their current moniker, it has been revealed that firelizards share more genetic traits with reptiles than anything else, but that it may well be the "missing link" between reptiles and dragons. Current theories suggest that dragons have evolved from firelizards and gained wings at some point, then were separated from the original creatures.
Not unlike actual dragons, firelizard Firelizard meat is known for being tough, and chewy, just like [[dragon]] meat, but the comparison stops there. Where dragon meat actually has a recognizable taste and having texture, firelizard meat has a rubbery, nondescript tasteconsidered to be worthless for cooking, and which should only be considered during survival situations, if there is nothing better available. They These creatures are not sought after by hunters for their meat, nor are their skin and scales considered valuable, despite its mild bullet-resistant properties. They are considered to be dangerous pests that should be eliminated on sight, lest they attack other people and set them or their property on fire.
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