Do bats attack humans? I go out running and there are a few bats flying near trees. Is it risky, as they sometimes fly just in front of my head? - Quora
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - Happy Halloween! Vampire bats rarely attack humans, preferring to feed on livestock and wild mammals such as tapirs and deer. It is a common misconception that
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