Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) The vampire bat is one of the most well-known blood-drinking animals. It feeds primarily on the blood of mammals, such as livestock and occasionally humans.
Bed Bug(Cimex lectularius)Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals while they sleep.
LeechesLeeches are aquatic or terrestrial parasites that attach themselves to hosts and feed on their blood. They are commonly found in freshwater environments.
MosquitoesFemale mosquitoes require blood for egg development and obtain it by feeding on the blood of various animals, including humans.
LampreysLampreys are jawless fish that use their circular, tooth-filled mouth to attach to other fish and feed on their blood and bodily fluids.
Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa)Also known as vampire fish or toothpick fish, candiru are parasitic catfish that can attach to the gills or body cavities of larger fish to consume their blood.
FleasFleas are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of their hosts, which can include mammals and birds.
TicksTicks are arachnids that attach themselves to the skin of their hosts, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, to feed on their blood.
Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus)These birds are known for their mutualistic relationship with large mammals in Africa. They perch on the backs of animals and feed on ticks and parasites, including drinking blood from wounds.
Horsefly(Tabanidae family)Female horseflies require blood to develop their eggs and will bite and feed on the blood of mammals, including livestock and humans.