The similarities they share with their mythological counterpart are that they are nocturnal, feed on blood, and yes, kill about ten people every year. Vampire bats, however, are not found in Romania but in subtropical and tropical America, from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The folk legend goes that they had a distinctive survival adaptation of turning into a bat. Vampires in modern Western culture were inspired by the Romanian prince, Vlad Dracul, also know as “Vlad the Impaler,” named after his favorite form of torture and execution. Although not found in Colorado, the myths and lore connected to this little creature are found everywhere.Īs youngsters all over Durango painstakingly design their vampire costumes and bring home artwork from school depicting pumpkins, cats and bats, it’s good to know the real story behind the often-misunderstood vampire bat. With Halloween just around the corner, I am going to indulge myself and write about the vampire bat.
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