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Bloodthirsty vampire bats like to drink with friends over strangers

Social bonds extend beyond the roost and may save time and energy when hunting

three common vampire bats roosting in a cave

Common vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) form social bonds at the roost through sharing food and grooming. New research suggests that these bonds extend to foraging for blood.

S. Ripperger (CC BY 4.0)

By Jonathan Lambert

- More than 2 years ago

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Vampire bats may be bloodthirsty, but that doesn’t mean they can’t share a drink with friends.