Vampire Bat Buffet

In order to reduce the stigma surrounding them and encourage people to see them as creatures deserving of care, conservation, and respect, zoo professionals often try their hardest to make certain animals not seem at all creepy or scary.  But the thing is... some of them are.  The whole concept of vampire bats is just... metal.  Sure, there's lot of other animals that eat blood, but the fact that it's not a leech or a mosquito, but something with an actual face and body plan similar to ours just makes it extra spooky for some reason.  Enjoy this video clip from the Cincinnati Zoo!