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Vampire bat

British pronunciation/vˈampaɪə bˈat/
American pronunciation/vˈæmpaɪɚ bˈæt/
Vampire bat
[NOUN]
1

a small winged mammal that feeds on the blood of other animals and is found in tropical regions of South America

synonyms : true vampire bat
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vampire bat definition and meaning

What is a "vampire bat"?

The vampire bat is a unique species of bat known for its feeding habits, which involve feeding on the blood of other animals. They have sharp teeth and specialized adaptations that allow them to make small incisions in the skin of their prey and lap up the blood that oozes out. Vampire bats are social animals that live in colonies and are typically found in parts of the Americas. They have excellent senses and can locate warm-blooded animals to feed on, often choosing livestock or birds as their prey. Despite their name, vampire bats are not dangerous to humans and do not typically feed on human blood. However, they are fascinating and often misunderstood creatures that have adapted to a unique feeding strategy in the animal kingdom.

Examples
1Vampire bats embody the spirit of the holidays.
2Vampire bats store the blood in their throat sack.
3Because vampire bat mothers are not actually drinking the blood.
4So when a vampire bat bites into a juicy blood vessel, the proteins in the saliva keep the animal’s blood free-flowing for a big meal.
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