The vampire bat has two different means of locomotion. Bats are the only mammals that can fly, and the vampire bat is no exception, however, the vampire bat is also able to run. Their small but strong legs can reach speeds up to 4.9 miles per hour! The Philadelphia Zoo houses many of these skillful vampire bats including new babies born on March 9th and April 7th, come check it out!
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