Scientist Simon Ripperger spends his days strapping tiny computers to the furry backs of vampire bats in Panama. These tracking sensors document social interactions in a process called biologging. "We ...

You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

For vampire bats, regurgitating blood into a roostmate's mouth is a sign of ultimate trust. It's a risky strategy for the creatures, who don't know if donating their food will be reciprocated. Vampire ...

Ever suddenly realize you had picked up certain words or ways of speaking from a close friend? It turns out that humans are ...

Vampire bats got a bum rap in their association with Halloween and all things spooky and sinister. That reputation has been extended to all bats, which seldom, if ever, morph into immortal ...

“They bring bad luck.” “They get stuck in your hair!” Let’s face it: bats have a bad rap. And vampire bats have the worst reputation of all — as creepy, bloodthirsty creatures who are always on the ...

Vampire bats hit the treadmills in a unique study in which scientists tested how the creatures metabolized the blood they feed on, according to a newly published study. The study, published in Biology ...

With more bat species than any other state, Texas could soon be adding another of the spooky variety. The vampire bat is moving toward the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

Are climate change and hotter temperatures going to result in blood-drinking vampire bats swarming across Florida? Possibly someday, according to a new study published in the journal Ecography last ...

Humans are often happy to share food with their friends, but what about animals? Contrary to their reputation, vampire bats are surprisingly social and generous, and a well-fed bat will even ...