The Blood Feeders

Living on Earth

The gory habits of sanguivores don’t just belong to vampire bats; birds, fish, bugs, and worms consume blood to survive, too. Are we missing out on gourmet cuisine? Bill Schutt, author of “Dark Banquet” talks with host Bruce Gellerman about blood and the creatures who love it.

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