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AnimalsTranscript
00:00 An old enemy is back.
00:07 Vampire bats.
00:10 They normally attack the sea lions along the shore, but young penguins provide a tasty alternative.
00:17 [Bats squawking]
00:37 The adults may be aware of the dangers, but the chicks suspect nothing.
00:43 And few creatures are as sneaky as a vampire.
00:56 With so many chicks to choose from, the bats are ultimately guaranteed a meal.
01:06 The unlikely scene of a vampire bat feeding on a penguin has never been filmed before.
01:16 The greatest danger is loss of blood, which over time weakens the chicks.
01:21 And the bats also carry diseases such as rabies.
01:28 [BLANK_AUDIO]