In order to be able to talk digitally about various topics related to parasites, the spread of pathogens, global health and our relationship with nature, we will start with our event series on the 20th of April. We will address current issues relating to the coronavirus and the transmission from animals to humans. At each Live Talk we will have a scientist as a guest to talk about their work and answer your questions.
Forget everything you know about Dracula, his bloodlust and the supposed connection to him and his "children", the bats. Vampire bats are unique in the group of mammals: they feed exclusively on the blood of other animals and are not exactly picky here. Whether pelican, puma or penguin, nothing is safe from the nocturnal hunters. But not only their diet is exceptional, but also their social interaction. Vampire bats maintain social bonds that are amazingly similar to human friendships. Bat researcher Simon Ripperger, scientist at Ohio State University and the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, will tell you how the nightly blood thirst is related to their social behaviour.
Information about the event
- Topic: Vampire bats: mean bloodsuckers or highly social benefactors?
- with Simon Ripperger, Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
- Participation via Link: https://zoom.us/j/94918331861
Related links
- You can find an overview of further digital offers here: #fürNatur digital.
- The Live Talks are part of the exhibition "Parasites - Life Undercover" and the Action Plan of the Leibniz Research Museums.