B2 – Upper Intermediate
Have you ever wondered how vampire bats live? Scientists have recently discovered how these “flying mice” can survive on a blood-only diet.
Watch the video to find out more about these creatures and also learn some vocabulary associated with their “bloody” lifestyle.
Discussion Questions:
1. According to the video, how do vampire bats live only on blood?
2. What comes to mind when you hear the words “vampire”, “bats” and “blood”?
3. Do you know of any vampire legends/folk stories from your country? Tell us about them.
2 replies on “How Do Vampire Bats Survive on Blood?”
1. The have evolved to be able to digest only blood. Eating blood is dangerous because it may contain deseases and also is hard to digest. The digestive system of vampire bats is prepared to digest it and also they have a strong immune system.
2. Dracula. All the media about human/undead vampires that need blood to survive, while also be able to convert themselves into a bat.
3. I don’t know any local legends about vampires in Spain, but the legends about “vampires” in Transilvania are widely known.
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