A genus of small blood-feeding bats from Central and South America, including the common vampire bat known for its specialized feeding behavior.
From Greek 'desmos' (bond) + 'odous' (tooth). The genus name refers to their distinctive tooth structure adapted for their unique diet.
Desmodus bats have one of nature's most unusual traits—they can drink blood without it clotting thanks to special enzymes, and they're actually gentle, social animals that care for sick colony members!
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