Dragons

No. Dragons, which are reptiles, are in no way related to phoenixes, which are birds. Phoenixes are classified as 'pseudo-dragons', meaning false dragon. Pseudo-dragons are usually mistaken for dragons, as the phoenix might be, because it is a creature of fire. Other psuedo-dragons include basilisks, cockatrices, sea serpents, and komodo dragons.

White birds, especially cranes are important in Japan. Cranes, especially red-crowned cranes, are aid to live for a thousand years and in folklore they grant favors for acts of sacrifice.

John Topsell is the fictional author of the book "How to Raise and Keep a Dragon. " John Topsell is the pen name of author Joseph Nigg.

It's called a serpent or Atlantis or island or mermaid

There is a VERY small population of dragons still living...they often look for people to teach, a couple hundred humans per generation...anyway, they scout around for a good place to live fairly undisturbed...they don't live in clans or meet with others often anymore because of us almost killing them off in the Middle Ages, except when meeting in Council (but that's a whole different matter). They stay away from the US because of overpopulation, but live in Europe and northern Canada, along with some parts of Asia.

The first Ming Emperor copied the Yuan ruling and decreed that the dragon would be his emblem and that it would have five toes (or claws)

U won't Win

If one were to not meddle in the affairs of dragons, they may avoid potential danger, conflict, or retaliation from the powerful and unpredictable creatures. Dragons are known for their fierce nature and territorial behavior, so interfering with them could lead to negative consequences such as injury, destruction, or even death. It is wise to respect their boundaries and avoid provoking them to ensure one's safety.