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Going Bats!

  • February 1, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Out of the more than 1,200 species of bats, only three are true vampire bats. But they\’re actually helpful to humans: An enzyme in their saliva dissolves blood clots and is used to treat stroke victims.

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