Missing Gene May Explain How Vampire Bats Survive From Only Blood Meal
Vampire bats live on just blood, which is abundant in protein but low in other nutrients. According to The Scientist Magazine, a recent study suggests that "missing" genes may explain how vampire bats live on nothing but blood meals from the open wounds of their victims in the middle of the night.
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Source: natureworldnews.com