Collecting a vampire bat’s feces is not an easy task. You must go into the jungle, to the cave where the bats live, then lurk at the entrance at dawn or dusk. As the bats come winging in or out, you ...

If you've ever thought to yourself, "Gee I sure would like to see some vampire bats on treadmills," then do we have the science for you. That's exactly what a team of scientists has done, and it's not ...

The following is an excerpt from Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans by Bill Schutt. When you purchase products through the Bookshop.org link on this page, Science Friday earns ...

Vampire bats hit the treadmills in a unique study in which scientists tested how the creatures metabolized the blood they feed on, according to a newly published study. The study, published in Biology ...

WASHINGTON — Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. The bats live in South and Central America and are basically “living Draculas,” ...

Sensor data reveal greater noctule bats chasing, catching and chewing on birds during high-altitude, nighttime hunts.

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Humans are often happy to share food with their friends, but what about animals? Contrary to their reputation, vampire bats are surprisingly social and generous, and a well-fed bat will even ...