Researchers found the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus), which primarily preys on mammals, can achieve this unique ...

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Before people introduced livestock into their habitat, vampire bats probably had a harder time finding food in the form of native prey species such as tapirs. Now, livestock has become their primary ...

"However, one group of vertebrates has evolved to share a love of eating blood: vampire bats. And, unlike most bats, vampire ...

Vampire bats are remarkable creatures that survive exclusively on blood, a diet rich in proteins but low in fats and sugars.

The study, published published in Biology Letters by The Royal Society Publishing, has tested how the critters survive on a blood-only diet. The experiments allowed researchers to observe the special ...

Climate change is disrupting habitats around the world, pushing humans and other species to migrate to new environments ...

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A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source ...

Did you know that 17 different types of bats live in Northern California? Some are pollinators; others are insect eaters.

"Having had the opportunity to upgrade the previous bat habitat, we are delighted to be bringing it back in early 2025." The announcement coincides with Bat Appreciation Week. Darren Beasley, head of ...

"Having had the opportunity to upgrade the previous bat habitat, we are delighted to be bringing it back in early 2025." The announcement coincides with Bat Appreciation Week. Darren Beasley ...