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Tubi or Not Tubi
Episode 148: Vampire Bats

Tubi or Not Tubi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 88:15


In this blood-suckling, eduactionally grandstanding episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we find ourselves agitating the wrong placental mammals in Vampire Bats, the 2005 film directed by Eric Bross and starring Lucy Lawless. Tubi tends to specialize in providing the genre of animal attack horror, and films like this fall squarely into that special category. What strange details will this one conjure, we wonder?

Cincinnati Zoo Tales
Spooky Series: The Truth About Vampire Bats

Cincinnati Zoo Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 47:56


Sink your teeth into this Spooky Series episode featuring the Zoo's fascinating vampire bats!

Fun Kids Science Weekly
MIDWEEKLY: Why Do Vampire Bats Drink Blood?

Fun Kids Science Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 13:13


You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Arun wants to know how fast you need to go to burn up, Rory asks what white blood cells are made of, Luella asks why vampire bats drink blood , and Ben is fascinated about acid rain! And Professor Pulsar and Sam are exploring Earth and are finding out what radioactive dating is and how it can help us.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well... That’s Interesting
Ep. 245: Putting Vampire Bats On Treadmills Is Weird. Their Metabolism Is Weirder + The Longest Running Laboratory Experiment, So Far

Well... That’s Interesting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 31:13


I hope you're hungry and have a clear schedule: we're about to embark on 2 experiments that include laced blood and thick goo. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube!! Oh, BTW. You're interesting. Email YOUR facts, stories, experiences... Nothing is too big or too small. I'll read it on the show: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com WTI is a part of the Airwave Media podcast network! Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other incredible shows. Want to advertise your glorious product on WTI? Email me: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BioTA Podcast
Vampire Bats, Rabies, and You – #044

BioTA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 30:29


In this episode, we sink our teeth into the world of vampire bats and rabies. Two fearless researchers take us from their jungle field sites to the lab as they track how hungry bats can spread viruses, including rabies! They also share what to do if you ever encounter a bat, raccoon, or other suspicious critter lurking in your home or yard. It's a tale of blood, viruses, and the intersection of wildlife and human health.

Remainders
Episode 68: The Descent

Remainders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 104:42


On this episode we watch 2005's The Descent. A year after tragedy strikes, a group of friends discover something far worse in the deep caverns of the Appalachian Mountains. This spelunking splatter fest is a contender for many titles, including best horror movie of the 2000s, most objectionable thing to watch for anybody with even the slightest claustrophobia, and having maybe one of the worst best friends in all of horror movie history. Listen up as we also thoroughly debate the appropriate moniker of Vampire Bats vs. Crawlers in this modern horror classic.Other topics include reflecting on the recent loss of Val Kilmer, visiting with Jim Jarmusch, pivotal David Lynch L.A. landmarks, Days of the Dead Chicago, found footage influence in the early 2000s, and the 90s forgotten gem Rumpelstiltskin on 4K.Songs of the WeekFuck and Run by Liz PhairBy the Light of the Silvery Moon by Little RichardRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

Pestpodden
Flaggermusens mysterier

Pestpodden

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 47:23


VI har dykket ned i flaggermusens underlige verden. Hvordan kan det ha seg at flaggermusen er bærer av (og tilsynelatende lever uaffisert med) en så lang rekke livsfarlige infeksjonssykdommer? Vi har fordypet oss i litteraturen og har dessuten snakket med forsker og virolog Irene Ørpetveit ved Veterinærinstituttet. Velkommen til en episode om flaggermusens mysterier!Referanser:1. Chomel BB, Stuckey MJ, Boulouis HJ, Aguilar- Setién A. Bat-Related Zoonoses. Zoonoses - Infections Affecting Humans and Animals. 2014 Aug 22:697–714.2.Woo PCY, Lau SKP. Viruses and Bats. Viruses. 2019;11(10).3.Ahn M, Wang LF. Translation from bats to humans beyond infectious diseases. J Exp Med. 2021;218(9).4.Carter GG, Farine DR, Crisp RJ, Vrtilek JK, Ripperger SP, Page RA. Development of New Food-Sharing Relationships in Vampire Bats. Curr Biol. 2020;30(7):1275-9 e3.5.Simon R, Holderied MW, Koch CU, von Helversen O. Floral acoustics: conspicuous echoes of a dish-shaped leaf attract bat pollinators. Science. 2011;333(6042):631-3.6.Vampire bats go with the flow. Lab Anim (NY). 2013;42(3):79.7.Eby P, Peel AJ, Hoegh A, Madden W, Giles JR, Hudson PJ, et al. Pathogen spillover driven by rapid changes in bat ecology. Nature. 2023;613(7943):340-4.8.Velasco-Villa A, Mauldin MR, Shi M, Escobar LE, Gallardo-Romero NF, Damon I, et al. The history of rabies in the Western Hemisphere. Antiviral Res. 2017;146:221-32.9.Moldal T, Vikoren T, Cliquet F, Marston DA, van der Kooij J, Madslien K, et al. First detection of European bat lyssavirus type 2 (EBLV-2) in Norway. BMC Vet Res. 2017;13(1):216.10.Han HJ, Wen HL, Zhou CM, Chen FF, Luo LM, Liu JW, et al. Bats as reservoirs of severe emerging infectious diseases. Virus Res. 2015;205:1-6.11 Austad SN. Cats, "rats," and bats: the comparative biology of aging in the 21st century. Integr Comp Biol. 2010;50(5):783-92.12 Brook C, Dobson AP. Bats as 'special' reservoirs for emerging zoonotic pathogens. Trends Microbiol 2015; 23(3): 172–180.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7126622/pdf/main.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 live Science Podcast
Vampire bats, Leeches, and Diet-conscious spiders

5 live Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 26:36


Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, with an animal-themed special. Including what prompted scientists to put vampire bats on a treadmill, why medicinal leeches are returning to the UK, and the spiders that know which foods will satisfy their dietary needs.

Bob & Sheri
Who's Hiding in the Attic? (Airdate 11/14/2024)

Bob & Sheri

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 76:43


Holiday Hosting Tips. Thanksgiving Dinner in a Cup. Morons in the News.   Everyone Needs a Laugh. A Sophisticated Woman. Vampire Bats on Treadmills.   Down the Rabbit Hole. Wheel of Fortune. Can You Believe This S***?   From the Vault. Talkback Caller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Your life could benefit from embracing uncertainty

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 6:35


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

Penny Bloom Podcast
Another Star Wars Trilogy, Another Lost City, and Another 4 Years

Penny Bloom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 86:06


ENTERTAINMENT:( 00:02:05 ) : MICKEY-17 delayed AGAIN... from January 2025 to April 2025....( 00:07:51 ) : Paul Mescal in talks to star in Ridley Scott's next film THE DOG STARS( 00:09:32 ) : Tyler the Creator's CHROMAKOPIA discussion( 00:15:19 ) : STAR WARS Episodes 10-12 in talks to be in the works, and Simon Kinberg is set to produceSCIENCE/ARCHEOLOGY:( 00:33:32 ) : The images of the black holes we have (Sgt A* & M87*) may end up not being the real image, and a research team in Japan is challenging the data and making the claim that more data processing is needed.( 00:41:02 ) : Another X-Class solar flair detected and caused radio blackouts on Earth across the entire Atlantic Ocean, South America, and parts of Africa. Also, a new telescope that determines these Aurora Borealis 'forecasts' just became operational.( 00:46:57 ) : Another massive Mayan capital city discovered under forest in Mexico using LIDAR( 00:49:22 ) : Video of Vampire Bats on treadmill nightmarefuel( 00:51:04 ) : Vulture Bees exist, and they only eat flesh, produce meat honey, and their hives are one of the most disgusting looking things that animals can create. Google at your own discretion. SPORTS:( 00:52:55 ) : The LA Dodgers win the World Series ( 00:53:47 ) : NFL PicksNEWS:( 00:58:21 ) : Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. 

Freaky Fauna Friday
Vampire Bats

Freaky Fauna Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 21:32


These terribly misunderstood creatures are actually saving lives. While they do drink a little blood from preferred prey animals, like mammals. Their saliva is being incorporated into all kinds of life saving medicines.

Night Classy
236. Vampire Bats, Gates to Hell, and the Body in the Drum

Night Classy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 6:47


Kat covers the most halloween animal the vampire bat! Then Hayley does a list-bitch episode on the gates to hell. Lastly Alec covers the murder of Reyna Angélica Marroquín. isten to the full episode in all it's glory only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/236-vampire-bats-115060335 Night Classy | Linktree Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2024

Climate Connections
Vampire bats are moving north as the climate warms

Climate Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:31


These blood-feeding bats may increase rabies risks to livestock and wildlife in Southern U.S. states. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Bright Side
The Terrifying Truth of Vampire Bats

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 12:26


Did you know that vampire bats are the only mammals that feed entirely on blood? These little guys are mostly found in Latin America and have some creepy yet fascinating habits. They sneak up on their prey at night, usually livestock, and use their sharp teeth to make a tiny cut to lap up the blood. Despite their scary reputation, their bite is usually not harmful to the animal, though they can sometimes spread diseases like rabies. And here's a weird twist: they have a social side too, often sharing blood meals with their bat buddies! #brightside Credit: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Bat: by Dzimge, https://skfb.ly/6CuZp Flying Fox: by KapiKurt, https://skfb.ly/o6LUu Bat Animation Fly: by Zinaida.Kovrova, https://skfb.ly/o7UoY History0470 / Reddit modianos / Reddit Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Moment of Science
Vampire bats are good at sharing

A Moment of Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 2:00


It may surprise you to learn that vampire bats are one of the most well-known examples of sharing in the animal kingdom.

The Animal Sexperts
Vampire bats

The Animal Sexperts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 15:10


Hide your cows, hide your wives.

Scooby Panel
68. Vampire Bats And Scaredy Cats Episode Comparison

Scooby Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 94:52


Scooby Panel #68 - We discuss the differences between the 2 versions of The Scooby-Doo Show episode Vampire Bats And Scaredy Cats.   #scoobydoo  #Podcast #Halloween   

JAR Media Posdact
The EVIL Episode - JARCast Episode 333

JAR Media Posdact

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 83:40


https://www.patreon.com/jarmedia Find us on Spotify and iTunes under: "Jar Media Posdact" Find the original episodes under: "The JARChive" Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/jar-media-store Twitter: https://twitter.com/FourFunnies Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 13:06 Housekeeping 13:57 Alex has Lost his Mind on Snyder Twitter 23:26 Orcas are Fighting Back #JamesCameronWasRight 26:59 Vampire Bats or Vampires 30:27 Alex Talks about Marvels Secret Invasion 35:50 Back To Snyder 40:29 Mid Break 57:36 Question Section: No More Nasties 58:25 Thoughts on the awful UK store CEX 1:00:50 Glass Re-use Eticette 1:02:58 Naughty JARling 1:04:51 JAR Merch 1:06:23 Voice Man Teaches Alex Voice Tips 1:08:10 Worst Question of all Time 1:11:53 JDM Question for James 1:20:07 Closing The Twitter Loop 1:23:06 Bonus Moments

English Academic Vocabulary Booster
1657. 152 Academic Words Reference from "Daniel Streicker: What vaccinating vampire bats can teach us about pandemics | TED Talk"

English Academic Vocabulary Booster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 132:39


This podcast is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source. We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time. ■Reference Source https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_streicker_what_vaccinating_vampire_bats_can_teach_us_about_pandemics ■Post on this topic (You can get FREE learning materials!) https://englist.me/152-academic-words-reference-from-daniel-streicker-what-vaccinating-vampire-bats-can-teach-us-about-pandemics--ted-talk/ ■Youtube Video https://youtu.be/M5BgKIwbT1M (All Words) https://youtu.be/e5rVy-iFOl8 (Advanced Words) https://youtu.be/4ezr5ysm3qc (Quick Look) ■Top Page for Further Materials https://englist.me/ ■SNS (Please follow!)

Pulsar
Do Vampire Bats Really Drink Blood?

Pulsar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 14:15


In part two of our conversation with evolutionary biologist Dr. Nancy Simmons, we discuss the astonishing diversity of bats and how they came to dominate Earth's night skies.

The Amateur Naturalist
Bat-Tober Month Episode #14 Bat Series Part 6 of 6

The Amateur Naturalist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 35:32


In Episode #14, we discuss the three species of Vampire Bats found down in South America and in Central America.We will also discuss that they have a anticoagulant in their blood that keeps the blood flowing during the drinking of the blood and just how this anticoagulant is better than any stroke medication to this point. This is the 6th installment of our 6 part Bat-Tober series on bats.  Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:The biological classification of the three species of the Vampire Bats..What they eat.  We will mention that they eat blood several times.Where they liveThat they are small sized 8 inch wingspan microbats.Predators of BatsWhy bats are so beneficial to us humans?My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcastThe short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

The Amateur Naturalist
Bat-Tober Month Episode #12 Bat Series Part 4 of 5

The Amateur Naturalist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 36:37


In Episode #12, we discuss three more bat species this time of the Genus Corynorhinus, Rafinesque's big-eared bat, the Virginia big-eared bat, and the Townsend's big-eared bat.This is the 4th installment of our 5 part Bat-Tober series on bats.  All that remains is next week's 5th episode on Vampire Bats during Halloween week.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:The biological classification of the Rafinesque's big-eared bat, the Virginia big-eared bat, and the Townsend's big-eared bat.What they eatWhere they liveThat they are medium sized 11 inch wingspan microbats.White Nose FungusPredators of BatsWhy bats are so beneficial to us humans?We will throw a reference out there to the 1984 movie, Gremlins.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcastThe short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

How To Survive with Danielle & Kristine
How To Survive Vampire Bats & Ghost Twins with Alisha Gaddis

How To Survive with Danielle & Kristine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 71:43


This week Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive blood sucking vampire bats and our guest, the wonderful Alisha Gaddis, shares her experience staying in a haunted Cape Cod mansion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parent Busters
Gettin Batty Wit It

Parent Busters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 54:22


On this week's Parent Busters Podcast episode, we're going through an entire alphaBAT of information with fun bat facts and information like:What is interesting about a bat?The weird history between bats and vampires.Which came first - bats or vampires?What does Ray Charles have to do with bats???When are bats in Austin and why?The SHOCKING answer to how long can bats live without food…Can vampire bats drink human blood FOR REAL (or Do bats suck your blood)?How much blood can a vampire bat drink? Can bats give you rabies?Can bats spread rabies without biting?Are bats harmful to humans?Are bats friendly?How big are bats?Can bats jump?How long do bats live for?Do bats have good hearing?How do bats echolocate (and what is echolocation?)Are bats harmful to humans?Are bats dangerous?How big are bats?Are bats Rodents? Are bats mammals?Are bats blind? (And what about that saying “blind as a bat”???)& SO MUCH MORE! An entire BATch of fun info!There are a few places that we just WING it, but mostly these fun childrens bat facts will set your kids up for SUCK-cess in learning about bats and beyond on this FANGtastic episode!Support the showGrab your free Buster Deduction sheet for kids!Check out how your can support our LISTEN FOR CAUSE to help us give back to others! INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

The Whole Rabbit
Vampires: Enemy of God, Eater of Babies

The Whole Rabbit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 42:38


Vampires have lurked for time immemorial and their legend has only grown. But what are they really? Are they the enemy of God, as some believe? Do they eat babies, as others claim? In this video, we'll explore the truth about vampires and discover a common thread which connects modern day pop culture all the way back to ancient mythology. We'll separate the facts from fiction, and we'll even tell you about some real-life vampires! So if you're ready to learn the truth about these creatures of the night, this episode is for you.In this video we discuss:Vlad the Impaler!The Glowing Armpits of The StryzgaStrix of Ancient MythologyLilith: Mother of DemonsThe Hoot OwlHematophagy: Drinking BloodMosquitos and Leeches….In the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:Vampire BatsParasitic EntitiesHunting VampiresBanesGarlicWhat is Blood??Modern Day VampiresCult Murders in ZimbabweObayifoAsambosamThe Moca VampireWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4DL6BFdzfMMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thewholerabbit/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitMusic By:Spirit Travel Plazahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Lilith:http://jewishchristianlit.com/Topics/Lilith/alphabet.htmlhttps://www.learnreligions.com/legend-of-lilith-origins-2076660Stryzga:https://meettheslavs.com/strzyga/https://brendan-noble.com/the-strzyga-striga-in-polish-mythology/https://lamusdworski.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/strzyga/Obayifo:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obayifohttp://greydogtales.com/blog/the-african-vampire-or-where-no-draculas-roam/Garlic:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8001868/#:~:text=The%20characteristic%20odor%20of%20garlic,and%20diffuse%20into%20the%20air.Missing Genes of Vampire Bats:https://www.livescience.com/vampire-bats-missing-genesHuman Blood Consumed by Vampire Bats:https://bioone.org/journals/acta-chiropterologica/volume-18/issue-2/15081109ACC2016.18.2.017/What-is-for-Dinner-First-Report-of-Human-Blood-in/10.3161/15081109ACC2016.18.2.017.shortThe real vampires of New Orleans and Buffalo: a research note towards comparative ethnography:https://www.nature.com/articles/palcomms20156Support the show

Dicey Stories
DS138 | Wesnoth | Echoes of Invasion: Dwarvish Discourse | Part 5 of 6

Dicey Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 53:03


Tric and Heppa make an appeal to Lord Knutan, leader of the Untdunben dwarves. Scene 10Scene 11 GM Notes Several units from the Battle for Wesnoth video game make an appearance in this arc. The party was attacked by Vampire Bats. Mari-Elin is a Footpad. Trigadur is a Dwarvish Thunderguard. And Lord Knutan, not only is he a Dwarvish Lord unit, but he's actually a character from Eastern Invasion, where he makes an appearance in Scenario 2. One of the fun things about making an RPG campaign from the video game was picking out little pieces of lore here and there that could inspire far more elaborate events at our table. This episode also introduces the bard Glammur. Their importance to the campaign is reflected in their inclusion in our group character portrait, where they can be seen sitting on the right. Their look was inspired by the Dwarvish Explorer unit. The map we refer to (by me!) can be found here. Our music is sampled from Return to Wesnoth by Matthias Westlund (aka West), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, part of The Battle for Wesnoth Project. Visit them at wesnoth.org. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

Everything You Didn’t Need to Know About…
Vampire bats don't suck blood

Everything You Didn’t Need to Know About…

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 26:56


Nathan Kenny has a thirst for vampire facts! He sends the Fact Hunters off to scour the wilds for thirty minutes. The stakes are high!

Book Dreams
Ep. 112 - Spook Fish, Star-Nosed Moles, Vampire Bats, and Us, with Jackie Higgins

Book Dreams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 33:54


Sometimes finding hope requires shifting our gaze from humanity. In this episode of Book Dreams, we take an up-close and uplifting look at the four-eyed spook fish, the great gray owl, the star-nosed mole, and even the bloodthirsty vampire bat. Our guest, Jackie Higgins–author of Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses–shares riveting details about the sensory capabilities of these animals: the great gray owl's soundlessness and uncanny hearing, for instance; the spook fish's ability to see in the lightless depths of the ocean; the star-nosed mole's lightning-fast touch. Jackie explains, too, how a consideration of the sensory capabilities of these creatures helps us, in turn, better understand similar talents that often lie dormant within us. Finally, we talk with Jackie about how an in-depth knowledge of the sensory capacities of other animals is helping scientists who are grappling with issues like noise pollution and sustainable development. Jackie Higgins is a science writer whose first book, Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses, was deemed a “masterpiece of science and nature writing” by The Washington Post. A graduate of Oxford University with an MA in zoology, Jackie has worked for Oxford Scientific Films for over a decade, as well as for National Geographic, PBS Nova, and the Discovery Channel. She has also written, directed, and produced films at the BBC Science Department. Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daytripper Podcast
Talkin' Texas | May 22: - Vampire Bats, Jailbreak Flamingos, & Is It Illegal To Pick Bluebonnets?

The Daytripper Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 35:39


We're Talkin' Texas again on The Daytripper Podcast. Is it really illegal to pick Bluebonnets in Texas? We solve this argument once and for all. Also, are vampire bats might be invading Texas? Daniel tells about the incredible jailbreak flamingo from Kansas. And we share one of Texas artist St. Vincent's latest eclectic songs. Do we love it...or is it too strange? Featured Music St. Vincent - Pay Your Way In Pain https://ilovestvincent.com Just for listening to the podcast, we're giving you a 20% discount in The Daytripper World Headquarters (online or in-store). Listen to find out how! And start shopping at the link below. https://store.thedaytripper.com And, as always we got some love, hate and just all-around weird letters from folks across the country. We also answer the listener questions: If I pick a bluebonnet, do I go to jail? Where is the best vegan food in Texas? Where are Native American reservations in Texas? We love your questions or feedback on the show…so if you have comments or questions you'd like us to address or topics you'd like us to feature, email us at: podcast@thedaytripper.com.

Kill By Kill
Nightwing (w/ Kay Lynch) - Animal Attack April vol 9

Kill By Kill

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 59:44 Very Popular


Are they vengeance? Are they very fuzzy and cute killers? It's an honest question cause we're talking 1979's NIGHTWING with film producer and Salem Horror Fest director Kay Lynch for Animal Attack April! Along the way we discuss the film's terrible representation of both Indigenous people and bats, why this movie owes Jaws some residuals, the serious “fuck them wives” energy of the Christian missionaries, and we dig into bats hiding down your shirt. All this, a very flighty edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure, and we pitch more vampire movies where Dracula immediately pees his pants while feeding. It's gonna be HUGE. Kill By Kill is also sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [KBK] at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [KBK]. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  Check out Mikey Neumann at Filmjoy on YouTube! Never fear - new episodes of Kill By Kill are made available every other Friday! Dish By Dish: A Hannibal Rewatch on the Fridays in-between.  Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today! Our linker.ee Our TeePublic shop for killer merch is right here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kill-by-kill-podcast?utm_campaign=18042&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Kill%2BBy%2BKill%2Bpodcast%2B   Have something to say? Find us on Twitter @KillByKillPod Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group!Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd! Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon!  Follow our station on vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/2bdTISeI3X/

Optimist Daily Update
Bonding Vampire Bats & Wands for Wildlife

Optimist Daily Update

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 10:31


Today's good news: Scientists study vampire bats to learn more about the complexities of social bonding, and attention all mascara users! Your old crusty wands can be repurposed as tiny brushes for the smallest of rescue animals. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

The Science Pawdcast
Season 4 Episode 9: Vampire Bats, Cancer in Dogs and Alex Gabard on making particles smash

The Science Pawdcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 64:31


This week on The Science Pawdcast we chat the genetic structure of vampire bats.  Kris and I are fans of a silly vampire show called What We Do In The Shadow's and when a new study comes out about Vampire Bats, you know I'm going to break it down.  In serious science news, we look at a paper that found linkages between a relatively non-lethal cancer in dogs and a lethal cancer in humans.Our expert guest is Particle Accelerator Engineer Dr. Alex Gabard who blows our minds with how particle accelerators work, the theory of relativity, but also a somber discussion about having Long Covid.We have the Mail Bag back!  That's it for the show!Dr. Gabard on twitter:https://twitter.com/lychtenstynBunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comOur Spaces Sponsor: Bark and Beyond Supplyhttps://barkandbeyondsupply.com/Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen and Beaker on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bunsenberner.bmd/InstaBunsandBeakshttps://www.instagram.com/bunsenberner.bmd/?hl=enSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bunsenberner)

Squiz Kids
Monday, March 28 - Buddy's big weekend; why vampire bats suck blood; the salad-munching astronauts; and why everyone's talking about Bruno.

Squiz Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 9:05


Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we'll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties' (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Buddy's big momenthttps://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/america-in-awe-of-buddy-franklin-as-afl-star-goes-global/news-story/47cb3dba111bce64c78e58c4b6905af8 Buddy's big moment in statshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-26/is-lance-franklin-the-greatest-of-all-time-afl-vfl/100919332 Blood-sucking bats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLp-ls8AoaUhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/common-vampire-bat Living on Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-02-21/mars-a-space-travellers-guide/13160206 Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283 How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/viewSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Science Friday
How Vampire Bats Evolved To Drink Blood, Ethics Checks On Brain Research, Cicada Exhibit. March 25, 2022, Part 2

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 47:25 Very Popular


How Vampire Bats Evolved To Drink Blood Vampire bats subsist solely on blood: In technical terms, they're what's called “obligate sanguivores.” And the three species of vampire bats are the only mammals to have ever evolved this particular diet. Living on blood is hard work. Blood is a low-calorie food with a lot of water volume, and very little of it is fat or carbohydrates. To survive this lifestyle, vampire bats have made numerous physical adaptations—stretchy stomachs, tricks to deal with high amounts of iron, even specialized social systems related to sharing food. But how, genetically, did they manage it? Guest host John Dankosky talks to Dr. Michael Hiller, co-author on new research published this week in Science Advances looking at some of the specific genes vampire bats lost in order to gain these unique abilities.   Difficult Brain Science Brings Difficult Ethical Questions In recent weeks, we've told you about efforts to explore and map the human brain through tissue donations, and the troubling tale of a bionic eye implant startup that left users without tech support. The two stories point to different aspects of the rapidly advancing field of neuroscience—and each comes with its own set of ethical questions. As humans advance in their ability to understand, interpret, and even modify the human brain, what ethical controls are in place to protect patients, guide research, and ensure equitable access to neural technologies? John Dankosky talks with neurotech ethicist and strategist Karen Rommelfanger, the founder of the Institute of Neuroethics Think and Do Tank, about some of the big ethical questions in neuroscience—and how the field might try to address the challenges of this emerging technology.   The Brief And Wondrous Lives Of The Cicada The Staten Island Museum in New York has been home to the eye-catching room full of insect art since 2021's emergence of the Brood X cicadas. In bell jars and cabinet drawers and under glass display cases, colorful cicadas from species around the world participate in scenes of human-like activities—they read miniature books, arrange dried flowers, create textile art, converse with animal skulls, lounge on and in jelly jars, and more. It's all part of artist Jennifer Angus' exhibition “Magicicada,” an homage to our reliance on the insect world. Producer Christie Taylor talks to Angus and Staten Island Museum entomologist Colleen Evans about the wonder of insects. Plus, how art and science can complement each other and teach even the most bug-shy visitor to appreciate the natural world.

Just the Zoo of Us
123: Vampire Bats w/ Nate Marshall!

Just the Zoo of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 56:03


Join Ellen & special guest bat enthusiast Nate Marshall for a review of the not-so-sinister vampire bats!  In this episode, we discuss leaf noses, Pope tweets, bat friendships, and more.Follow Nate on Twitter and check out his podcast for more bat content!Cover photo: belizar73,  Getty images

Just the Zoo of Us
123: Vampire Bats w/ Nate Marshall!

Just the Zoo of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 56:03


Join Ellen & special guest bat enthusiast Nate Marshall for a review of the not-so-sinister vampire bats!  In this episode, we discuss leaf noses, Pope tweets, bat friendships, and more.Follow Nate on Twitter and check out his podcast for more bat content!Cover photo: belizar73,  Getty images

Bedtime Stories and Fairy Tales by Beast

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Curiosity Daily
Synced Heartbeats During Stories, Vampire Bats' Social Meals

Curiosity Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 9:28


Learn about how people synchronize their heart rates when listening to a story; and vampire bats meeting up for meals. You're invited to join Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer for a special live stream celebration to commemorate the release of Curiosity Daily's 1,000th episode next week! Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curiosity-dailys-1000th-episode-celebration-tickets-191163133077  People synchronize their heart rates when listening to a story, even when they're in different places by Grant Currin  When Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As One. (2013, July 10). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/07/09/200390454/when-choirs-sing-many-hearts-beat-as-one  ‌UCL. (2017, November 17). Audience members' hearts beat together at the theatre. UCL Psychology and Language Sciences. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/news/2017/nov/audience-members-hearts-beat-together-theatre  Pérez, P., Madsen, J., Banellis, L., Türker, B., Raimondo, F., Perlbarg, V., Valente, M., Niérat, M.-C., Puybasset, L., Naccache, L., Similowski, T., Cruse, D., Parra, L. C., & Sitt, J. D. (2021). Conscious processing of narrative stimuli synchronizes heart rate between individuals. Cell Reports, 36(11), 109692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109692  Tibi Puiu. (2021, September 14). Our heart rates synchronize when closely listening to the same stories. ZME Science; ZME Science. https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/mind-and-brain/our-heart-rates-synchronize-when-closely-listening-to-the-same-stories/  ‌The Project Gutenberg E-text of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (slightly abridged), by Jules Verne. (2016). Gutenberg.org. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/164/164-h/164-h.htm  Vampire bats meet up with friends for lunch by Grant Currin Vampire bats may coordinate with “friends” over a bite to eat. (2021, September 23). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/928884  Ripperger, S. P., & Carter, G. G. (2021). Social foraging in vampire bats is predicted by long-term cooperative relationships. PLOS Biology, 19(9), e3001366. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001366  ‌Spivack, E. (2021, September 28). Vampire bats rendezvous with their friends when dining out. Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/animals/vampire-bats-eat-together/  Vampire bat adoption episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/vampire-bats-adopt-babies-too/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wanna Match Podcast
Ep #5: Dr. William Frankland vs. Vampire Bats

Wanna Match Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 88:58


We're back with another episode of Wanna Match Podcast - a podcast where two best friends, Emily and Sydney, come together, match, and try to explain topics that we previously researched. We've got another fall-themed episode for you guys: Dr. William Frankland and Vampire Bats. Everyone has an experience with bats, right? Music in this episode: "Cookout" by Audiobinger Show Notes/Photos/Citations: EmyDBlog.com/category/wanna-match Follow us on social media: @WannaMatchPod on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter. Rate, review, and subscribe on wherever you're listening - it really helps us out!

Ag News Daily
Rabid Vampire Bats

Ag News Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021


Dr. Joanne Maki of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health joins the podcast to talk about rabid vampire bats. We discuss the current situation, a USDA surveillance program, the risks at hand, and more.

Weird Animal Facts: Explicit
49. Piranha and Vampire Bats

Weird Animal Facts: Explicit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 36:53 Transcription Available


TEETH! Fangs! Dracula! Blood! Ferocious aquatic murderers! Both piranhas and vampire bats have become innocent victims to the horrible rumors that have been set upon them by old white men of the past.  For the month of Halloween we look at the traditional Halloween and spooky animals that have been dubbed blood thirsty, flesh eating, viscous monsters! I mean, yes piranhas do eat meat, but not just meat, they're omnivores (mostly)! And as for vampire bats...well....that one is harder as they do only drink blood....that's it....only blood. But by listening to this special Halloween episode you will learn that there really isn't a reason to fear these wonderfully weird animals who are actually very good at sharing. And only found in Central and South America. Scientific Names are Hard:"Vegetarian Piranha:" Tometes camunaniRed-Bellied Piranha: Pygocentrus nattereriCommon Vampire Bat: Desmondus rotundusWhite winged Vampire Bat: Diaemus youngiHairy legged Vampire Bat: Diphylla ecaudataInstagram @wafpodcasttiktok @wafpodcastEmail: wafpodcastexplicit@gmail.com**NEW FACEBOOK PAGE**Facebook: "Weird Animal Facts: Explicit" Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/wafpodcast)

Strange by Nature Podcast
35. Who threw up in my hat case?

Strange by Nature Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 36:39


Kirk brings us a malodorous mystery, Rachel gets into the Halloween spirit with Vampire Bats and Victoria talks about a possible real world candidate for the mythical Minhocão. 

Quirks and Quarks Complete Show from CBC Radio
Indigenous archeology and unmarked graves, footprints of first peoples, laser cooked food, monkeys choke under pressure, vampire bats meet for a drink and spider learning

Quirks and Quarks Complete Show from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 54:11


Indigenous archeology and the search for unmarked graves at residential schools; Ice age footprints suggest North America's first peoples were here earlier than we thought; Monkeys respond to high pressure situations by choking, just like humans do; Set weapons on sautee, as engineers learn to cook with lasers; Vampire bats share blood meals with their besties; Do spiders learn to build better webs with experience?

Here & Now
Sturgill Simpson On Loss; Could Vampire Bats Arrive In The U.S.?

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 41:59


When country singer John Prine was hospitalized last year with COVID-19, Sturgill Simpson felt he'd never see his friend again. Simpson joins us to discuss Prine and other country legends. And, vampire bats could soon arrive in the U.S. from Mexico due to climate change. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros reports.

Scientific American 60-second Science
2020.3.25 Sick Vampire Bats Restrict Grooming to Close Family

Scientific American 60-second Science

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 2:56


本期科学美国人60s文稿在此专辑推广的下方姊妹专辑UC Science Today上线!欢迎订阅,周一到周五日更!UC Science Today(点击左侧蓝字进入专辑页面查看详情)以下内容为本期科学美国人60s内容:

دقيقة للعِلم
Sick Vampire Bats Restrict Grooming to Close Family

دقيقة للعِلم

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 2:55


When vampire bats feel sick, they still engage in prosocial acts such as sharing food with nonrelatives. But they cut back on grooming anyone other than their closest kin.

Outbreak News Interviews
Bartonella and vampire bats: A look at the recent research

Outbreak News Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 17:03


Bartonella are globally distributed bacteria that can cause endocarditis in humans and domestic animals. Bats have been implicated as a likely reservoir host for these bacteria, but little is known about how prevalence varies over time, routes of transmission, and the genetic diversity of Bartonella in bats. My guest today sheds some light on this topic in a new study published in the journal, PLoS Neglected Tropical diseases Joining me today to discuss the research is post doctoral researcher with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Montana State University in Bozeman, Daniel Becker, PhD.

Learning English News Review
How do vampire bats survive on blood?

Learning English News Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 8:40


Scientists have discovered how vampire bats can survive on a blood-only diet. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

5 live Science Podcast
Vampire bats

5 live Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 23:27


How vampire bats home in on the jugular, why some depressions look like expressions and the world's scientific healdines of the week.