Kushala Daora Ecology

Disclaimer: This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and should not be considered canon.

In game information
A metal plated dragon known as the tempest of wind. Eyewitnesses report violent storms alongside the dragon, and its wide range means towns may be attacked.

Habitat Range
The Kushala Daora's movement pattern means it appears in a wide range of habitats, from the Snowy Mountains to the Jungle to the Desert. Although the latter is rare, it still may happen. It has also been spotted around the Town area (north of Dondruma). Its ability to create weather patterns vary depending on the area it is in; in the mountains it will form a blizzard, and the jungle, a rainstorm. Whether the dragon itself creates these storms or it is capable of anticipating where such a storm hits, is unknown.

Ecological Niche
Kushala Daora is a top predator, and fears almost nothing. However, it is occasionally threatened by the large, fast and aggressive Tigrex, and the rare but powerful Rajang.

Biological Adaptions
Kushala Daora possesses some of the largest wings of any monster (proportional to body). It uses these to sail effortlessly in the air. It can hover several feet off the ground and blast hunters with wind based breath attacks. Kushala Doara has tough metal-like skin, but suffers from a severe weakness to poison, which can easily enter the bloodstream through cracks created in the skin. Kushala Daora must infrequently shed its trademark skin as it grows. This can easily be spotted as the once shining silver scales will be brown and have a "rusted" appearance. Kushala Daora will simply find a safe place, break through the old skin, and then fly away as the skin underneath will harden the instant it comes in contact with air.

Behaviour
Like other Elder Dragons, Kushala is aggressive, but cautious in its approach. It seems to demonstrate far more "bluff roars" or "come-get-me" taunts than other Elder Dragons such as Teostra or Lunastra, meaning perhaps it is less aggressive, or merely in a position where its prized armor is not at peak condition. Kushala will frequently fly above hunters in order to gain a height advantage. It is also one of several dragons that will freely attack towns and villages. The breeding habits of Kushala Daora are unconfirmed, but it is said that the dragons will mate whenever they meet each other. They lay their eggs two months later, wherever they happen to be. This can be a problem if they are close to humans.

Like other dragons, Kushala Daoras take six to seven years to mature, and can raise several offspring. However, because of the relative scarcity of the dragons, some females, being less nomadic than the males, might go nearly their whole lives without seeing a male.