True Vampire Bat (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various tropical American bats of the family Desmodontidae that bite mammals and birds to feed on their blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The true vampire bat is the only known mammal in the animal kingdom that feeds on blood.
- In South America, the true vampire bat can often be found in caves and other dark habitats.
- The three species of true vampire bats have distinctive features that set them apart from other bats.
- True vampire bats are known for their ability to form long-lasting social bonds with other members of their colony.
- Vampire lore often romanticizes these creatures, but in reality, true vampire bats are relatively small animals.