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Found in moist humid environments, Kalaks use their long whip-like tongues to manipulate objects and catch food. They mostly feed on fruits, but will prey on smaller creatures as well. Their stretchy throats and unhinged mandibles allow them to swallow food that is a few times larger than it's head. They are fast runners, but if any predators will chase after them they use their long tongues to swing in nearby trees to help them evade predation. During the mating season they will build large nests using their tongues to manipulate the building materials, the males with the largest nest with the most unique materials gets the most mates.

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far freaking out
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Mood: Adoration ~Jason77755 Mar 19, 2013  Student General Artist
This is actually a really nice creature, and I would like to use it for a book, which would make money. With your permission, of course, I'm asking for the concept of this creature, completely unchanged, including color, details, and description, for a scene in my out coming book. You will be given full credit on a special concept page in the back. Since I have a good amount left for the story, I can't give many details, but I can show you the finished product. Maybe we can make a deal for DA Points. I promise not to use it without your consent, and if not given, I will not use any creature that resembles or is too similar to the "Kalak". (I.e., I may use an exotic bird, but not one with a long tongue used to manipulate its environment with an upright stance...) So, what do you say? You'd really be helping me out...???
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:icontheangrygoat:
Wow! This is awesome, Rob!
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~DeinonychusEmpire Jun 21, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Very clever creature design!
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:iconthesmilingpsycho:
Your creatures are very inspiring.
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:icongymnosophist:
:XD: Simply-- Far out!
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:iconsupersymmetriccake:
Such an interesting creature!
Very good work on differentiating all the textures
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:iconbiscuitcat:
Holy cow, this is epic! Can I have one as a pet?! Haha, that would be so cool.
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:iconprowler7:
Very cool design, and I love the colors, details and textures. :)
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