Most mammals respond to the demands of exercise in the same way, by breaking down carbohydrates and stored lipids (fats) in ...

Based on the vampire bat’s diet, Welch and his team hypothesized that the mammals would use the amino acids from blood to fuel their running and flying. To test the hypothesis, the scientists ...

Vampire bats, with their eerie reputation and unique ... It is challenging to measure the metabolism of flying creatures because attaching sensors such as oxygen intake devices and heart rate ...