Are vampire bats the evil bloodsuckers of Dracula lore? Museum scientist Louise Tomsett tells us the truth about these furry fliers and reveals their surprising caring side. Find out how the three species of the Desmodontinae subfamily of bats really get their licks:
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/do-vampire-bats-drink-blood.html
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