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Galapagos land iguana yawning
© Jason Lim
19th Jan 2021
Wildlife facts

Vampire finches: how little birds in Galapagos evolved to drink blood

For most people, the word “vampire” brings to mind Dracula or perhaps slayers such as Blade or Buffy; or maybe even the vampire bats of South America. Few will think of a small and rather lovely bird – the finch.
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29th Sep 2014
Wildlife facts

Of Vampires on Wolf (but this is no Twilight novel!)

On this remote volcano, these cute little birds have changed. These finches have evolved. These finches are vampires.
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