Vampire bats rely on amino acids from their blood diet to fuel their exercise, scientists discovered after observing the ...

While much of the world sleeps, vampire bats from Mexico, Central and South America emerge into the darkness to feast on ...

Ask a runner what they eat before a lengthy race and you’ll probably receive a variety of answers. Some will suggest a light ...

Vampire bats hit the treadmills in a unique study in which scientists tested how the creatures metabolized the blood they ...

The researchers found that vampire bats — like blood-sucking insects — are capable of metabolizing amino acids as a primary ...

If you've ever thought to yourself, "Gee I sure would like to see some vampire bats on treadmills," then do we have the ...

Vampire bats are remarkable creatures that survive exclusively on blood, a diet rich in proteins but low in fats and sugars.

Vampire bats lack genes needed for insulin secretion, so instead they rely on quickly metabolising amino acids found in their ...

Scientists put the bloodsucking mammals on a treadmill to understand how they get the energy to chase down their next meal.

While a bat study might make you think of flying, vampire bats have another trick up their sleeves, and it involves a pretty ...

Discover the remarkable survival strategies of vampire bats, defying typical vertebrate energy use by thriving on a blood-only diet.

A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source ...