Bill Schutt explores the fascinating, often overlooked aspects of the natural world. As a former biology professor and museum researcher, he brings a deep scientific expertise to his writing. His works delve into unconventional subjects, from cannibalism in the animal kingdom to the natural history of the heart. Schutt has a talent for making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience through engaging narrative.
A witty and informative look inside the world of animals that feed on blood examines the ecological roles and life cycles of the vampire bat, leeches, ticks, mites, bedbugs, and a feared vampire fish known as the candiru.