Human depredation by vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) following a hog cholera campaign

Author

Timothy J. McCarthy

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Publication Date

March 1989

Abstract

Hog cholera control efforts in Belize in 1975 included the slaughter of village pigs, a primary food source for the vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). The bats then fed on secondary food sources, including humans. In 1 village, 22% of the families interviewed were exposed to attacks: 17 children and 2 adults were bit. Human depredation was not continuous as Desmodus located other hosts.

Keywords

Desmodus Rotundus

Document Type

Article

Notes

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 40, no. 3 (1989-03-01).

Identifier

SFS0069820_00001

Recommended Citation

McCarthy, Timothy J., "Human depredation by vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) following a hog cholera campaign" (1989). KIP Articles. 2457.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/2457