Sci-Fi Five | Hindu Science Quiz: About Vampire Bats
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1 / 5 | 1 / 5Where are vampire bats usually found?
- Europe
- Africa
- Central and South America
- Australia
Common vampire bats range from northern Mexico through Central America and south to the South American countries of Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
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2/5 | 2/5What do vampire bats mainly feed on?
- insect
- plant nectar
- fruit
- Blood
This nocturnal mammal feeds exclusively on the blood of other animals. To feed on blood, vampire bats are equipped with sharp incisors that they use to bite small pieces of flesh.
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3/5 | Vampire bat saliva contains an anticoagulant that helps the blood flow of its prey. What is the nickname for this enzyme?
- dragon protein
- heme
- sanguin
- Baturin
Draculin (named after Count Dracula) is a glycoprotein found in the saliva of vampire bats.
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4/5 |How do vampire bats find prey in the dark?
- keen eyesight
- Echolocation and thermal sensors
- sense of smell
- all of the above
Researchers have discovered that vampire bats can locate prey by sensing the sound of an animal’s breathing. These bats can even recognize the breathing patterns of a certain animal, such as a cow, and return to that animal to feed night after night.
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5/5 | 5/5Which species of vampire bat feeds on birds rather than mammals?
- common vampire bat
- hairy-legged vampire bat
- white-winged vampire bat
- Both C and D
Hairy-legged vampire bats and white-winged vampire bats feed primarily on the blood of birds.
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Published – November 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm (India Standard Time)
