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How Do Female Bats Share Food?

Unlike birds or primates that are easily observed in nature, bats are harder to study as they dwell in secluded areas. In a 2021 study, researchers recently discovered that, while vampire bats ventured alone nightly for their hunting trips, they often joined their friends in their roosts or when sharing their food. Experts found that […]

Did the Idea of Vampires Originate from Bloodsucking Bats?

Myth & Folklore, Occult & Paranormal, Religion & Belief / September 16, 2021

The whole concept of vampires didn’t start with Count Dracula. In fact, they have been around for several years. But were bats the inspiration for vampires? Bats did not inspire vampires. The earliest vampire stories started in Europe by the 12th century. While bloodsucking bats were only discovered in the 16th century and were only

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