How Vampire Bats Can Survive on a Diet of Blood | Smart News ... - Smithsonian


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How Vampire Bats Can Survive on a Diet of Blood | Smart News ...
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Vampire bats are the only mammals that feed solely on blood—an odd and potentially dangerous diet. Blood is very low in vitamins and high in protein, making it difficult for the kidneys to digest. The bats' snack of choice also threatens to expose ...

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