Vampire+bats

=Vampire Bats=



Vampire bats are small, furry creatures with short noses. They have small ears and a short tail. They have sharp teeth for biting and cutting prey. A female weighs about 40 grams.

Common vampire bats feed on the blood of living mammals, but other vampire bats feed on birds. First they shave away the fur or feathers, and then they cut into the skin to drink the blood. They feed at night.

They live in dark places, like caves, hollow trees, and buildings. They mostly live in South America, in dry, warm places.

Vampire bats can be dangerous to humans if they carry germs of a serious disease called rabies.

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