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Vampire bats, Leeches, and Diet-conscious spiders

Vampire bats, Leeches, and Diet-conscious spiders

Update: 2024-11-24
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, with an animal-themed special. Including what prompted scientists to put vampire bats on a treadmill, why medicinal leeches are returning to the UK, and the spiders that know which foods will satisfy their dietary needs.

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