Though dragons may not be based in fact, there are some real-life animals with very dragon-like characteristics.

Humans dream up a lot of dragons, from Beowulf's dragon to the Aztec feathered serpent, Quetzelcoatl, divine Chinese beings ...

Unique in the Chinese Zodiac, the dragon is the only animal featured that does not exist in the real world which grants it a special place in Chinese culture.

The Lunar New Year begins Saturday, Feb. 10, ushering in the Year of the Dragon. The lunar calendar, used in both Chinese and Vietnamese cultures, is divided into 12 segments, with each assigned ...

Australian police are seeking two people for allegedly vandalizing a century-old Chinese parade dragon and other valuable artefacts at a museum in a small town known for its historic links to China.

While dragon parades are popularly viewed as displays of Chinese or Cantonese tradition and culture, their history demonstrates how deeply Australian they also are.