Vampire Bats

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What is the meaning of the word anti-coagulant?

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A substance that doesn't allow blood to clot.

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What do vampire bats need to survive?

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They need to drink blood to survive.

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How might vampire bats be helpful?

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They might play a role in human health.

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What is echolocation?

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The high-pitched sounds that bats use to hunt in the dark.

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How many species of bats drink blood?

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Out of 1,200 known species of bats, only three drink blood.

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What do vampire bats use to prevent blood from clotting?

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A substance in bat's saliva.

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What is a common misconception about vampire bats?

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They are often seen as large dangerous creatures.

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What is the primary diet of vampire bats?

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They primarily feed on the blood of other animals.

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How much blood do vampire bats typically consume?

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At most, they only drink about a tablespoon of blood.

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What is the role of fangs in vampire bats?

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Their fangs pierce the victim's skin to access blood.