"Five vampire traits that exist in the natural world"

One week ago I read an article entitled "Five vampire traits that exist in the natural world" by Louise Gentle.

The author of the text has produced five examples of animals with the features of a mythical vampire. The first was a vampire bat that feeds only on blood. They must feed every two days to survive. I found out that these bats share their food with other bats. The second example is tardigrades. You could say that they are almost immortal, just like vampires. The jellyfish is “immortal” because it can change from a medusa back into a polyp when stressed. This reverting back to a previous form then redeveloping into the latter form could aid our understanding of repairing and regenerating damaged tissues. Another example is the rat naked mole that avoids sunlight, these moles are known for their longevity. The fourth example are bears and sharks, which have an acute sense of smell just like vampires. The last example are facial octopuses that can change their shape.

I think it's good to find out what inspired the mythical creatures. 


https://theconversation.com/five-vampire-traits-that-exist-in-the-natural-world-104957

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  1. englishdiary31 marca 2021 03:04

    A humble mosquito drinks blood only, doesn't it?
    But are you certain that the naked mole or the shark, not to mention the octopus, inspired the myths about vampires? Unlikely.

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