Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires

From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the surprising truth behind the world’s most notorious feeders.

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Did you know leeches feed as little as once a year?

This April, sink your teeth into the fascinating world of bloodsuckers before they sink their teeth into you! Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires takes you beyond ancient myths to discover the surprising science of the world's most notorious feeders.

Discover:

  • The incredible role these creatures can play in modern medicine
  • Which bloodsuckers like to suck human blood and how to avoid bites
  • Interactive exhibits including a mozzie swarm simulator, microscopes and touchable models.

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Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires is produced and circulated by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, Canada.

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