Why do gargoyles have wings when they can't fly?

Gargoyles are bipedal, slow-moving animals that lurk on rooftops and eat pigeons. The rumors of gargoyles being magical construct are false; in truth they're just animals that have adapted to urban environments.

By nature, the gargoyles are ambush predators; they have thick, craggy hide that gives them a stone like texture, and they can remain motionless for very long periods of time. They typically perch on high places, such as buildings or trees.

They are good climbers, but also slow-moving similar to sloths. They have no natural predators simply because they're too difficult to eat.

However, these gargoyles are also known for having wings. Two small wings protrude from their shoulder blades, with a limited range of flexibility. These wings are completely non-functional for flight; the wings are far too small and the body far too heavy to ever be airborne.

So the question is; if not for flight, why else would gargoyles evolve wing-like appendages? What other evolutionary purpose would result in gargoyles having these seemingly-decorative wings?

posted over 4 years ago

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