Vampire bats get their name because they feed at night, and exclusively on the blood of mammals and birds. There are three species of vampire bat.

Oct 13, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

Feeding on the blood of living creatures makes these vampires the perfect subjects for horror novels. These little suckers can fly and attack in the dark of night.

Jan 24, 2010 - Harvey Craft

Often feared and seen as a dangerous pest, the vampire bat has its place in the natural world.

Sep 5, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Beneficial bats are in decline in Mexican caves while populations of the vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, which has unique abilities for survival, are flourishing.

Feb 16, 2009 - John Pint

Legend has it that vampires suck human blood and can only be killed with a stake through the heart. However, do vampires even exist?

Oct 7, 2009 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

This creepy little fellow is easy to knit and makes a great Hallowe'en accessory. You still have time to make lots of these before Hallowe'en!

Oct 22, 2010 - Vivien Young

What do bananas, corn, ash trees and your evening margarita have in common? All benefit from bats. Rob Mies educates the public about bat conservation.

Apr 13, 2010 - Donna W. Hill

Bats are coming out of the dark. Awareness of their pest control benefits and separating fact from fiction is leading to their acceptance and desirability as yard guests.

Aug 14, 2008 - Christopher T. Reilly

Learning about bats will be a great Halloween lesson plan for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students. Add a bat lesson to the late fall curriculum.

Sep 28, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Bats are symbolic of rebirth to Native Americans, anathemas to others and subjects of superstitions. Feared by some, bats are beneficial to the environment and humans.

Apr 18, 2008 - Jill Stefko

He has been around for centuries, only comes out at night and has a ravenous appetite... just how sure can you be of this jolly creature's true identity?

Nov 26, 2010 - Alice Ladkin

Shadow of the Vampire (2000) is a reworked Nosferatu, which is a reworked Dracula, making the newer film more easily adaptable to unexpected comic and artistic twists

Sep 24, 2007 - Leslie C. Halpern

There's no denying there's an allure about the walking undead, but after all is said and done, what is fact, and what is fiction?

May 15, 2009 - Mary Faler

Raven and Alexander must uncover tween vampire Valentine's true motives for lurking about Dullsville and befriending Raven's younger brother Billy.

Jan 20, 2010 - Laura Maly

Vampires used to burn in the sun and drink human blood, but now they sparkle and have gone "vegetarian." One might ask, did Twilight "de-fang" the vampire?

Feb 17, 2011 - Amanda Sonntag

Long misunderstood and feared, bats are a vital part of the environment. They are beginning to get protection as habitat loss and pesticide use threatens some species.

Apr 1, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Halloween is a time for fun and mystery. To have the best Halloween party is easy with this simple black as a bat punch recipe.

Aug 26, 2010 - Kim Paradise

In the MLB system, only wooden bats are allowed. Below that level, you will see a combination of aluminum and composite bats. Which is better and why?

Jun 15, 2010 - Shawn Bryan

With all the craze of the vampire movies it is not a hard guess on what kind of Halloween party the children want. Here are some vampire decorating ideas.

Aug 24, 2010 - Kim Paradise

The ancient and folkloric Vampire has made it to the 21st century by acquiring new psychological dimensions.

Jul 18, 2010 - Alicia Dominguez