Animal Vampires

Forget Twilight, these bloodsuckers are the real deal!

Thanks to the Twilight books and films, vampires are the coolest undead creatures of the night going around at the moment, especially where teenage girls are concerned. In Nature, though, real-life bloodsuckers – known as parasites – bear little resemblance to Robert Pattinson, and as such their sex appeal is somewhat limited.

But that doesn’t mean these natural vampires are any less interesting – as a new exhibition called ‘Parasites Uncovered’ proves. From vampire bats to tapeworms to common fleas, the exhibition reveals fascinating facts about these parasites, and stresses the importance of guarding your pets against them.
The exhibition is taking place in Germany, but for a sneak peek, check out the video.

The exhibition ‘Parasites Uncovered’ will also tour the world during 2011. Keep an eye out for future dates.