Vampire Bat (IMAGE)

University of California - San Francisco

Vampire Bat

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The vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, must find a blood meal every 1-2 days to survive. Razor sharp teeth and infrared-sensing "pit organs" surrounding its nose help the bat achieve this goal.

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Dr. Pascual Soriano

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