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Oct 30, 2013 · Learn about the vampire bats, mosquitoes, vampire finches, leeches, vampire squids, assassin bugs, and lampreys that feed on blood. Discover their habits, adaptations, and threats in this Halloween-themed article.
Learn about the diversity, evolution and ecology of bloodsucking creatures, from leeches to vampire bats, at the Royal Ontario Museum. See live and preserved specimens, and explore the cultural and scientific aspects of blood-feeding behavior.
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored. Transmitters of diseases and often just downright creepy, they prove that drinking blood isn’t always sexy.
Oct 18, 2017 · Learn about the challenges and adaptations of animals that feed on blood, from insects and mollusks to bats and birds. Discover how blood can be toxic, nutrient-poor and hard to find, and how bloodsuckers have evolved to cope with these difficulties.
Sep 21, 2018 · That ancient terror is likely the root of the bloodsucker myths that darken folklore around the world. Vampire myths and tales of other bloodsucking creatures of the night are found in just about every culture across the globe, and date back centuries. Each story takes on its own sinister dimensions.
Nov 16, 2019 · Learn about leeches, ticks, vampire moths and other bloodsucking animals from experts at the Royal Ontario Museum. Find out how to remove leeches safely, why bloodsuckers go for the groin, and which ones can transmit diseases.
Oct 28, 2019 · Vampires get all the attention at this time of year, but bloodthirsty leeches, insects and birds are just as compelling — and they’re real. Leeches feeding on a homemade “blood sausage ...
