Separating Myth From Fact
Contrary to popular culture, bats are not hungry for human blood. In fact, there are only three types of bats that drink blood, and even those prefer that of cattle and horses over humans. Moreover, none of these vampire bats live in North America, so it is past time to lay that fear to rest. Vampire movies should not indicate that bats are villains in real life. What the bats around the Durham region do eat are those other bloodsucking insects, mosquitoes, as well as other types of insects, small fruits, and the occasional frog or two. They are also pollinators, and they can even spread plant seeds through their feces, or guano. Guano is rich in nutrients and makes a beneficial fertilizer for plants. From what they eat to what they excrete, bats are doing their part to support the ecosystem.Staying Out of Their Way
