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Vampire bats are a type of bat who are defined by a dietary habit known as hematophagy. In other words, a vampire bat's sole source of food is blood. With a diet of only blood, vampire bats are the only mammals of their kind.National Geographic: Common Vampire Bat Normally in numbers under 100, vampire bats live in colonies. Vampire bats tend to develop at a slower pace than most other types of bats.World Wildlife: Adopt a Vampire Bat
In February of 2009, Nicaragua experienced a surge of vampire bat attacks. So far, no rabies have been reported.Time Magazine: Nicaragua's Vampire Problem (February 27, 2009)
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Chiroptera
- Family: Phyllostomidae
- Subfamily: Desmodontinae
Venezuela Deaths
In Venezuela, over 38 people have been killed by vampire bat attacks. While the precise reason why the vampire bats have killed so many people is unknown, researchers believe they spread rabies, which consequently caused the deaths.Times Online: Vampire bats kill 38 Warao tribes people in Venezuela (August 12, 2008)-
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Vampire Bats Questions
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do vampire bats poop out blood? 6 AnswersNo. Like your own excrement, that of vampire bats consists of what is left after the food (in this case blood) has been digested plus some waste products. There... read more -
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When do bats come out in Central Indiana? 1 AnswerAccording to the Smithsonian, many bats give birth to their young in the May / June timeframe. This may have some bearing on the limited number that you have o... read more -
What is your Favorite Vampire Movie? 15 AnswersLOL I have to laugh. I am a huge Twilight fan. Right now I am more of a books fans, but as the movies come out, I am sure I will be struggling with which side I... read more
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@ukalipt Watch out for the killer vampire cyclist eating bats...
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If I ever get the lead in a play about vampire bats who hang upside down constantly, I know where to practice my method acting <3 ART TIME!
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@Hollie_W Vampire=Blood Sucking people who can turn in to bats !!! Eww twilight and You are now going to hate me Forever :(
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