Bats in New Mexico

12/09/2014 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM MT

Admission

  • Free

Location

PEEC
3540 Orange St.
Los Alamos, NM 87544
United States of America

Description

Tadarida batJoin wildlife biologist Justin Stevenson and discover the beautiful and remarkable world of bats. Learn about the biology, ecology, behavior and importance of these extraordinary mammals. Meet two of the 29 insectivorous bat species endemic to New Mexico. Enjoy photographs and videos as Justin discusses common misconceptions, current threats to North America’s bat species, and how you can become a bat advocate.

This program is free, and no advance registration is required.

Justin, owner of RD Wildlife Management and Consulting, was formerly a federal wildlife disease biologist and mesocarnivore researcher. From developing artificial habitat for the Department of Transportation, to creating a non-profit initiative to fundraise for white-nose syndrome research, Justin has become an active conservationist and chiroptophilic.