vampire bat

US /ˈvæm.paɪr ˌbæt/
UK /ˈvæm.paɪr ˌbæt/
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morcego-vampiro

a bat that feeds on the blood of mammals or birds, found mainly in tropical America.

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The scientist studied the unique feeding habits of the vampire bat.
O cientista estudou os hábitos alimentares únicos do morcego-vampiro.
Despite their fearsome name, vampire bats rarely attack humans.
Apesar do nome assustador, os morcegos-vampiro raramente atacam humanos.