Some animals use sneaky methods to catch their prey or to escape from predators. They may use disguises, move quietly or use clever tricks.
VAMPIRE BATS are found in Africa and South America. The common vampire bat is able to walk, jump and hop. This means it can creep up to its prey and hop onto its body. As it bites, the bat’s saliva enters the wound and makes the animal’s skin go numb. The animal does not know it has been bitten.
TARSIERS are related to monkeys and lemurs. They are found on islands in South East Asia. Tarsiers have good eyesight and hunt mostly at night, jumping onto their prey, which includes insects, birds and snakes. They pounce and grab the animal with their paws.
RACCOONS are very sneaky. Their specially adapted paws can open latches and doors. Their black eye patches make them look like masked bandits – and they can act like them, too! They often steal food from houses, cars and campsites.
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