Brain Junk

239: Vampire Finches


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In 1964 researchers discovered the sharp beaked ground finch aka the vampire finch. FOR REAL!!! These finches have adapted to long hot dry seasons by drinking blood.





Take a look at these blood thirsty birbs on Galapagosislands.com





National Geographic vid of the Vampires in action! Not for the faint of heart!







In case you wanted to give it a listen: Ologies Vampire episode with Dr. Jeff Holdeman



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