Gargoyle fact

The 'gargoyle' name comes from bony head crests

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Raised, horn-like bumps sit behind the eyes and along the back of the skull, resembling the carved stone gargoyles on old buildings.

Raised, horn-like bumps sit behind the eyes and along the back of the skull, resembling the carved stone gargoyles on old buildings. The crests vary a lot between individuals, from barely noticeable to quite pronounced.