Previous studies found that vampire bats lack genes needed for insulin secretion, a necessity for metabolising a sugary diet. So instead they rely on quickly metabolising the amino acids found in ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that common vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) possess a unique metabolic ...

Casting a shadow on the ruins of a temple at the archaeological site of Hormiguero, a woolly false vampire bat returns to its roost after hunting for dinner. Bats may bring food back for members ...

Bats are an iconic symbol of Halloween and vampire bats in particular have earned themselves ... It also doesn't help that three species feast on blood. Despite their diet, bats are incredibly ...