Title
Human depredation by vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) following a hog cholera campaign
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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
Type
Article
Notes
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 40, no. 3 (1989-03-01).
Publisher
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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