Hairy-legged Vampire Bat (Noun)
Meaning
Similar in size and habits to Desmodus rotundus; of tropical America including southern California and Texas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hairy-legged vampire bat, also known as Diphylla ecaudata, can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- This unique creature is often compared to Desmodus rotundus in terms of its physical appearance and habits.
- A group of researchers set out to study the hairy-legged vampire bat in its natural habitat, exploring the caves and forests of southern California.
- Although not exclusive to these regions, the hairy-legged vampire bat is known to inhabit areas as far north as Texas.
- Like Desmodus rotundus, the hairy-legged vampire bat feeds on the blood of mammals and birds, with some specimens observed preying on livestock.