Bats belong to the order Chiroptera-not Rodentia. They're actually more closely related to primates than they are to rodents.

You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

For vampire bats, regurgitating blood into a roostmate's mouth is a sign of ultimate trust. It's a risky strategy for the creatures, who don't know if donating their food will be reciprocated. Vampire ...

There’s more to the common vampire bat than just blood-sucking. Research tracks their relationships and sharing of blood meals. You can probably picture a vampire: a pale, sharply fanged, undead ...

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 ...

Most mammals respond to the demands of exercise in the same way, by breaking down carbohydrates and stored lipids (fats) in their bodies, releasing the energy they need to keep functioning. But every ...

Experiments with vampire bats running on treadmills have revealed they have a highly unusual method of getting energy from protein, due to their specialised diet. Most mammals get the bulk of their ...

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 ...

There are three species of vampire bats in the entire world – the common vampire bat, the white-winged vampire bat and the hairy-legged vampire bat – and good news! – they all live in Costa Rica.

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 ...

Mike Bodenchuk is out for blood. Every month, the Texas state director of the Wildlife Services division of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service travels from his office in San Antonio ...