You've never seen bats like this

"They bring bad luck." "They get stuck in your hair!" Let's face it: bats have a bad rap. And vampire bats have the worst reputation of all - as creepy, bloodthirsty creatures who are always on the hunt for humans to feed on. In reality, they're intriguing creatures that look out for one another, and they're full of surprises. For example, did you know vampire bats can walk on all fours? They can even run!

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