Video: "Vampire Birds" of the Galapagos Islands

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED African Spider Craves Human Blood, Scientists Find Video: Squirt of Blood Is Lizard's Secret Weapon Photo Gallery: Galápagos Islands February 9, 2006—Some harmless-looking birds on the Galápagos Islands off the coast of South America have developed a surprising technique for surviving the dry season—drinking the blood of other, larger birds. Watch the "vampire birds" in action. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS Total Solar Eclipse on August 1: Where, How to See It PHOTOS: Rare Mummy Found With Strange Artifacts, Tattoo PHOTOS: Over 100 "Quake Dogs" Get Medical Aid in China NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS