Makalala
Overview
In the Duma language, “makalala” literally translates to “noisy,” and these long-legged pterosaurs have more than earned the name. While they lack the organs necessary for screeches or songs and can be completely silent while hunting, makalaka will communicate with one another by clacking their powerful beaks together in rapid succession. The hollow clacking noise is only made louder by resonating through a throat pouch filled with air, and a flock of makalaka can be a deafening cacophony.If the noise they make isn't a deterrent enough, a makalala has one last resort. They produce a highly flammable mucus that they can hock at enemies, and their primary wing claws are bulky wedges remarkably similar to flintstones. By banging their wing claws together, they create a brief spark that they spit mucus through. The flaming mucus then sticks to their attacker, allowing them time to escape. This mucus is highly prized, both for the purple hue of its flame and its incredibly long burn time. Torches treated with makalala mucus can burn for a week straight, and the flame endures even in heavy rains.
by Vitor Silva
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Details
Lifespan
40 years
Average Height
8 feet
Geographic Distribution
