Vampire bats feed exclusively on blood, as many people know, but less is known about how or why they adapted to thrive on such a strict diet. There are three species of vampire bats. Together, they ...

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 ...

We’ve long viewed vampires as lonely creatures of the night — solitary until they feast on human blood. But how true is that myth when it comes to vampire bats? However, these blood-sucking creatures ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that common vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) possess a unique metabolic strategy, burning proteins directly for energy during exercise—a trait ...

Some of the cited work in the article is from long-term collaborators (such as Dr. Gerald Carter at Princeton University) with whom I frequently interact and work together. You can probably picture a ...