PeerJ August 2019 PMID 31404443

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats.

Jineth Berrío-Martínez, Samuel Kaiser, Michelle Nowak, Rachel A Page, Gerald G Carter

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Peak: 6 in Aug 2019
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The posts reflect a generally positive and interested view, frequently mentioning the feeding of captive-born bats on live prey and referencing the study, with words like 'first time' and 'role' emphasizing curiosity and importance. The tone suggests fascination and acknowledgment of the research's relevance, but without deep critical analysis or calls for broader application.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings about vampire bats' feeding behaviors and the importance of past experience, indicating moderate support or alignment with the study.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions display high interest, with multiple posts highlighting the significance of the research and sharing specific examples like bats feeding on live prey for the first time.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts delve into the research details, referencing the feeders' development and implications, but the overall engagement remains moderate rather than deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions recognize the importance of the findings, they are mostly superficial and do not suggest a widespread or transformative impact yet.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how experience influences foraging skills in vampire bats, specifically comparing wild-born and captive-born individuals.
  • Captive-born bats showed no preference for blood temperature when feeding, and only a few succeeded at feeding on live prey, indicating challenges in adapting to new feeding methods.
  • The successful survival of captive-born bats after release into the wild suggests potential for learning and adaptation, warranting further research on their foraging behavior.

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Gerald Carter
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A captive-born bat feeding on a live animal for the first time. https://t.co/6JuGCN267h From a study by @stri_panama Intern Jineth Berrío-Martínez. Paper here: https://t.co/1IpWYFTbx9 More info here: https://t.co/TpjvDl6XgQ

Aug 5, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,829 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/QSPrzmeQ9C

Aug 11, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 5,737 followers View post →
PeerJ Publishing
@thePeerJ · X

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/Qei1UHyZhX https://t.co/DbRJosJs2w

Aug 6, 2019 · 20,728 followers View post →
Animal Behavior Society
@AnimBehSociety · X

RT @GoatsThatStare: The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/QSPrzmeQ9C

Aug 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 13,000 followers View post →
Steve Portugal
@sjportugal1979 · X

RT @GoatsThatStare: The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/QSPrzmeQ9C

Aug 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 4,691 followers View post →
Bat Researcher - A.Prof. Aaron Irving
@BatResearch · X

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats. PeerJ. 2019 Aug 5;7:e7448. https://t.co/JIgnLUDTH5 #batpapers #vampirebats #blood

Aug 18, 2019 · 2,537 followers View post →

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Diego J. Lizcano
@dlizcano · X

RT @gerrygcarter: A captive-born bat feeding on a live animal for the first time. https://t.co/6JuGCN267h From a study by @stri_panama Int…

Sep 21, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,764 followers View post →
Bat Researcher - A.Prof. Aaron Irving
@BatResearch · X

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats. PeerJ. 2019 Aug 5;7:e7448. https://t.co/JIgnLUDTH5 #batpapers #vampirebats #blood

Aug 18, 2019 · 2,537 followers View post →
Steve Portugal
@sjportugal1979 · X

RT @GoatsThatStare: The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/QSPrzmeQ9C

Aug 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 4,691 followers View post →
Animal Behavior Society
@AnimBehSociety · X

RT @GoatsThatStare: The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/QSPrzmeQ9C

Aug 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 13,000 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/QSPrzmeQ9C

Aug 11, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 5,737 followers View post →
PeerJ Publishing
@thePeerJ · X

The role of past experience in development of feeding behavior in common vampire bats https://t.co/Qei1UHyZhX https://t.co/DbRJosJs2w

Aug 6, 2019 · 20,728 followers View post →
Gerald Carter
@gerrygcarter · X

A captive-born bat feeding on a live animal for the first time. https://t.co/6JuGCN267h From a study by @stri_panama Intern Jineth Berrío-Martínez. Paper here: https://t.co/1IpWYFTbx9 More info here: https://t.co/TpjvDl6XgQ

Aug 5, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,829 followers View post →