Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures

Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures by zoologist Bill Schutt explores the biology, natural history, and surprising behaviors of animals that feed on blood. From vampire bats and medicinal leeches to bedbugs, ticks, mites, and vampire finches, Schutt takes readers around the world to meet some of nature’s most unusual creatures. He also examines the science of blood, the history of bloodletting, and the myths and misconceptions surrounding these animals.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Introduces a fascinating range of blood-feeding creatures, including vampire bats, leeches, ticks, and vampire finches

• Explores the biology, evolution, and specialized feeding behaviors of these animals

• Follows the author’s investigations from Trinidad to the jungles of Brazil

• Examines the history of bloodletting and the changing use of medicinal leeches

• Combines zoology, natural history, science, and surprising historical stories

Take a closer look at the misunderstood creatures that have earned nature its reputation for having vampires.