Vampire bats are very adept in terrestrial locomotion. They have elongated thumbs that aid in moving around. Vampire bats are capable of jumping straight up and flying. This technique is uncommon in other bats. The most intriguing aspect of vampire bats is their diet and how they get their food.
Vampire bats have the fewest teeth of all bats.
The stomach walls of vampire bats are also modified. They are thin and capable of expanding to take large capacity of blood. Increased capillaries surrounding the stomach increase the absorption rate. The most fascinating adaptation is in the saliva of vampire bats. The saliva of vampire bats contain 3 active ingredients to keep the blood flowing, allowing them to eat.