Ask FIU bat biologist anything on Reddit Nov. 3


Bat expert Kirsten Bohn with bat song recording gear at Uxmal, Mexico. PHOTO: VIRGINIA MORELL/SCIENCE

Bat expert Kirsten Bohn with bat song recording gear in Uxmal, Mexico.
PHOTO: VIRGINIA MORELL/SCIENCE

Update: Follow the discussion at: http://go.fiu.edu/batAMA. Send your questions in now, and Dr. Bohn will answer questions starting at 1 p.m. today.

FIU biologist Kirsten Bohn has made a career out of studying the bat species through their unique method of communication: echolocation.

While fun, her work has also resulted in major policy decisions affecting bats. Most recently, Bohn helped secure endangered status for the Florida bonneted bat – the state’s rarest bat species.

Bohn wants to answer your questions on Reddit during her Science AMA (Ask Me Anything), Monday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m.

In order to participate in the discussion, you need a Reddit account. To create an account, follow these steps:

1. Go to reddit.com.
2. Click register on the top right corner.
3. Create a username and password.
4. Log in with your newly created username and password.

You can also follow the discussion on Reddit’s official AMA app available for iPhone and Android users.

Bohn looks forward to connecting with you!

Learn more about Kirsten Bohn:

Rare bat species receives endangered status.
Science magazine goes batty for Bohn
‘Citizen scientist’ finds rare bat roost near Gables golf course (Miami Herald)