Are vampire bats real?

Three bat species feed solely on blood: the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus), the hairy-legged vampire bat (Diphylla ecaudata), and the white-winged vampire bat (Diaemus youngi). read more

Vampire bats are bats whose food source is blood, a dietary trait called hematophagy. Three bat species feed solely on blood: the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus), the hairy-legged vampire bat (Diphylla ecaudata), and the white-winged vampire bat (Diaemus youngi). read more

The common vampire bat is found in the tropics of Mexico, Central America, and South America. WATCH: Real-Life Vampires Hunt With Stealth Armed with sharp teeth, a blood-lapping tongue, and an anticoagulant in its saliva, the vampire bat's attack is so subtle that it can sometimes feast undetected. read more

Common vampire bats are tailless creatures with a length ranging between 7 and 9 centimeters, and varying even more in weight depending on the volume of blood consumed by the bat. The fur of the bat is short in length and ranges in color from brown to reddish-orange. read more