In fact, there are no vampire bats native to Europe or Asia; they were not even known to exist before the 1500's when explorers visited the New World and observed their unusual eating habits. Indeed, ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that common vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) possess a unique metabolic ...

Vampire bats made to run on treadmills in a lab reveal secrets of the special metabolism fueling them from blood consumed only minutes before. The research, published in the journal Biology ...

Most mammals respond to the demands of exercise in the same way, by breaking down carbohydrates and stored lipids (fats) in their bodies, releasing the energy they need to keep functioning.