Science & technology | Out for blood
How blood-sucking vampire bats get their energy
They pull off a trick previously thought unique to a few insects
Most mammals respond to the demands of exercise in the same way, by breaking down carbohydrates and stored lipids (fats) in their bodies, releasing the energy they need to keep functioning.
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