Chris Banotai, PhD
@seacow.bsky.social
PhD wildlife ecologist: elephant impact on Woody veg and marula decline. Also interested in old-school hockey, lifting weights, photography, and the outdoors.
Hard to believe it's mid-November already and we're cruising into the festive season.
A few years ago, I spent the Christmas Season in the bush.
The bush greened up spectacularly and made for some incredible photos.
Here's Wayne, Derrick, and Lotter play-sparring.
*siiiiiiiigh* I miss elephants.
A few years ago, I spent the Christmas Season in the bush.
The bush greened up spectacularly and made for some incredible photos.
Here's Wayne, Derrick, and Lotter play-sparring.
*siiiiiiiigh* I miss elephants.
November 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hard to believe it's mid-November already and we're cruising into the festive season.
A few years ago, I spent the Christmas Season in the bush.
The bush greened up spectacularly and made for some incredible photos.
Here's Wayne, Derrick, and Lotter play-sparring.
*siiiiiiiigh* I miss elephants.
A few years ago, I spent the Christmas Season in the bush.
The bush greened up spectacularly and made for some incredible photos.
Here's Wayne, Derrick, and Lotter play-sparring.
*siiiiiiiigh* I miss elephants.
Sometimes, I really miss the desert Southwest...
#wildlife
#photography
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#wildlife
#photography
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
November 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sometimes, I really miss the desert Southwest...
#wildlife
#photography
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#wildlife
#photography
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
Some #DesertBighorns for #MonochromeMonday!
I took these in New Mexico. These rascals snuck up on us and watched us for the whole time we were in their space--such a special experience.
#photography #blacknwhitephotography
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #monochrome
I took these in New Mexico. These rascals snuck up on us and watched us for the whole time we were in their space--such a special experience.
#photography #blacknwhitephotography
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #monochrome
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Some #DesertBighorns for #MonochromeMonday!
I took these in New Mexico. These rascals snuck up on us and watched us for the whole time we were in their space--such a special experience.
#photography #blacknwhitephotography
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #monochrome
I took these in New Mexico. These rascals snuck up on us and watched us for the whole time we were in their space--such a special experience.
#photography #blacknwhitephotography
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #monochrome
Our house only got 3 trick-or-treaters last night :(
It's so sad to see the tradition die.
It's so sad to see the tradition die.
a group of cartoon characters dressed as ghosts are walking down the street
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November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Our house only got 3 trick-or-treaters last night :(
It's so sad to see the tradition die.
It's so sad to see the tradition die.
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Highlighting fantastic palaeoartists:
渔火 on xiaohongshu, a mixed-medium artist from China. Magical depictions of theropods. Pictures are panels from their Spinosaurus comic.
渔火 on xiaohongshu, a mixed-medium artist from China. Magical depictions of theropods. Pictures are panels from their Spinosaurus comic.
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Highlighting fantastic palaeoartists:
渔火 on xiaohongshu, a mixed-medium artist from China. Magical depictions of theropods. Pictures are panels from their Spinosaurus comic.
渔火 on xiaohongshu, a mixed-medium artist from China. Magical depictions of theropods. Pictures are panels from their Spinosaurus comic.
Talk about an in-flight meal.
For the first time, researchers have captured rats hunting bats by grabbing them from the sky. Learn more: https://scim.ag/3Jqldmn
For the first time, researchers have captured rats hunting bats by grabbing them from the sky. Learn more: https://scim.ag/3Jqldmn
October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
After reviewing my dataset over the #NHL, 2 trends have emerged thus far.
Teams that hit more report fewer injuries.
Teams that hit more score more goals.
Now, I'm diving into the fight database--can't wait to see the trends there!
#data #analytics #HockeyStats
Teams that hit more report fewer injuries.
Teams that hit more score more goals.
Now, I'm diving into the fight database--can't wait to see the trends there!
#data #analytics #HockeyStats
Diving into some #NHL #DataAnalysis re. safety over time and how toughness influences team performance.
Interesting stuff.
#hockey
Interesting stuff.
#hockey
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
After reviewing my dataset over the #NHL, 2 trends have emerged thus far.
Teams that hit more report fewer injuries.
Teams that hit more score more goals.
Now, I'm diving into the fight database--can't wait to see the trends there!
#data #analytics #HockeyStats
Teams that hit more report fewer injuries.
Teams that hit more score more goals.
Now, I'm diving into the fight database--can't wait to see the trends there!
#data #analytics #HockeyStats
Diving into some #NHL #DataAnalysis re. safety over time and how toughness influences team performance.
Interesting stuff.
#hockey
Interesting stuff.
#hockey
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Diving into some #NHL #DataAnalysis re. safety over time and how toughness influences team performance.
Interesting stuff.
#hockey
Interesting stuff.
#hockey
Can't wait to share these studies with you all once they're approved/published.
Some pretty neat results.
#ConservationResearch #WildlifeScience #Ecology #Conservation #Fieldwork #PhDLife #WildlifeConservation #NatureStories #ThinkingWild #ScienceForConservation #ResearchJourney #Elephants #Marula
Some pretty neat results.
#ConservationResearch #WildlifeScience #Ecology #Conservation #Fieldwork #PhDLife #WildlifeConservation #NatureStories #ThinkingWild #ScienceForConservation #ResearchJourney #Elephants #Marula
Announcement:
On September 25th, 2025 I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Investigating Decline in a Keystone Bushveld Savanna Tree Species"--earning title of Doctor.
This is something I never believed I would accomplish and constitutes the hardest thing I've ever done.
On September 25th, 2025 I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Investigating Decline in a Keystone Bushveld Savanna Tree Species"--earning title of Doctor.
This is something I never believed I would accomplish and constitutes the hardest thing I've ever done.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Can't wait to share these studies with you all once they're approved/published.
Some pretty neat results.
#ConservationResearch #WildlifeScience #Ecology #Conservation #Fieldwork #PhDLife #WildlifeConservation #NatureStories #ThinkingWild #ScienceForConservation #ResearchJourney #Elephants #Marula
Some pretty neat results.
#ConservationResearch #WildlifeScience #Ecology #Conservation #Fieldwork #PhDLife #WildlifeConservation #NatureStories #ThinkingWild #ScienceForConservation #ResearchJourney #Elephants #Marula
Announcement:
On September 25th, 2025 I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Investigating Decline in a Keystone Bushveld Savanna Tree Species"--earning title of Doctor.
This is something I never believed I would accomplish and constitutes the hardest thing I've ever done.
On September 25th, 2025 I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Investigating Decline in a Keystone Bushveld Savanna Tree Species"--earning title of Doctor.
This is something I never believed I would accomplish and constitutes the hardest thing I've ever done.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Announcement:
On September 25th, 2025 I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Investigating Decline in a Keystone Bushveld Savanna Tree Species"--earning title of Doctor.
This is something I never believed I would accomplish and constitutes the hardest thing I've ever done.
On September 25th, 2025 I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Investigating Decline in a Keystone Bushveld Savanna Tree Species"--earning title of Doctor.
This is something I never believed I would accomplish and constitutes the hardest thing I've ever done.
Today is #WorldElephantDay 🐘
A century ago, millions roamed Africa.
Today, fewer than 415,000 remain.
Here are a few of my favorite captures, shared as a reminder that they need our voices, our choices, and our protection.
#AfricanElephant #Conservation #WildlifePhotography #ThinkingWild
A century ago, millions roamed Africa.
Today, fewer than 415,000 remain.
Here are a few of my favorite captures, shared as a reminder that they need our voices, our choices, and our protection.
#AfricanElephant #Conservation #WildlifePhotography #ThinkingWild
August 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Today is #WorldElephantDay 🐘
A century ago, millions roamed Africa.
Today, fewer than 415,000 remain.
Here are a few of my favorite captures, shared as a reminder that they need our voices, our choices, and our protection.
#AfricanElephant #Conservation #WildlifePhotography #ThinkingWild
A century ago, millions roamed Africa.
Today, fewer than 415,000 remain.
Here are a few of my favorite captures, shared as a reminder that they need our voices, our choices, and our protection.
#AfricanElephant #Conservation #WildlifePhotography #ThinkingWild
I don't know when it will be, but I know each day is one closer til I'm back in Africa....
Here are some of my favorite sunsets from the field station--I've been lucky enough to experience this incredible phenomenon a handful of times over the years.
#SunsetPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
Here are some of my favorite sunsets from the field station--I've been lucky enough to experience this incredible phenomenon a handful of times over the years.
#SunsetPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
August 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I don't know when it will be, but I know each day is one closer til I'm back in Africa....
Here are some of my favorite sunsets from the field station--I've been lucky enough to experience this incredible phenomenon a handful of times over the years.
#SunsetPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
Here are some of my favorite sunsets from the field station--I've been lucky enough to experience this incredible phenomenon a handful of times over the years.
#SunsetPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
August 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I don't know when it will be, but I know each day is one closer til I'm back in Africa....
Here are some of my favorite sunsets from the field station--I've been lucky enough to experience this incredible phenomenon a handful of times over the years.
#SunsetPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
Here are some of my favorite sunsets from the field station--I've been lucky enough to experience this incredible phenomenon a handful of times over the years.
#SunsetPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
My panther crab (Parathelphusa pantherina) decided to come out while the aquarium light was still on today!
I love keeping these guys, they're so cool!
I love keeping these guys, they're so cool!
March 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
My panther crab (Parathelphusa pantherina) decided to come out while the aquarium light was still on today!
I love keeping these guys, they're so cool!
I love keeping these guys, they're so cool!
Calling the store and asking "what's your shrimp situation righnow??".
March 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Calling the store and asking "what's your shrimp situation righnow??".
Ancient design, modern attitude. Ostriches may not fly, but they still move through Kruger like the last living dinosaurs they are. A reminder that nature’s past is never too far behind. #KrugerNationalPark #Ostriches #LivingDinosaurs
January 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Ancient design, modern attitude. Ostriches may not fly, but they still move through Kruger like the last living dinosaurs they are. A reminder that nature’s past is never too far behind. #KrugerNationalPark #Ostriches #LivingDinosaurs
Some Vincent (R.I.P.) for #MonochromeMonday.
#LionPhotography
#AfricanWildlife
#SouthAfricaNature
#BigCatLovers
#WildlifePhotography
#NatureLovers
#OlifantsWest
#WildlifeConservation
#BlackAndWhitePhotography
#LionPhotography
#AfricanWildlife
#SouthAfricaNature
#BigCatLovers
#WildlifePhotography
#NatureLovers
#OlifantsWest
#WildlifeConservation
#BlackAndWhitePhotography
January 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Here's a thread of some of my favorite photos from 2024:
#2024InPhotos
#PhotographyThread
#BestOf2024
#MyFavoriteShots
#PhotoJourney
#PhotographyHighlights
#NatureInFocus
#CapturedMoments
#StoryThroughPhotos
#YearInReview
#VisualStorytelling
#PhotoCollection
#ArtOfPhotography
#2024Highlights
#2024InPhotos
#PhotographyThread
#BestOf2024
#MyFavoriteShots
#PhotoJourney
#PhotographyHighlights
#NatureInFocus
#CapturedMoments
#StoryThroughPhotos
#YearInReview
#VisualStorytelling
#PhotoCollection
#ArtOfPhotography
#2024Highlights
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Here's a thread of some of my favorite photos from 2024:
#2024InPhotos
#PhotographyThread
#BestOf2024
#MyFavoriteShots
#PhotoJourney
#PhotographyHighlights
#NatureInFocus
#CapturedMoments
#StoryThroughPhotos
#YearInReview
#VisualStorytelling
#PhotoCollection
#ArtOfPhotography
#2024Highlights
#2024InPhotos
#PhotographyThread
#BestOf2024
#MyFavoriteShots
#PhotoJourney
#PhotographyHighlights
#NatureInFocus
#CapturedMoments
#StoryThroughPhotos
#YearInReview
#VisualStorytelling
#PhotoCollection
#ArtOfPhotography
#2024Highlights
When I say this fox posed...
#BridgerTetonNationalForest #WildlifeLovers #NaturePhotography #FoxInTheWild #ForestWildlife #ExploreNature #WildlifePerfection #AnimalLovers #FoxLife #FoxWatching #WildlifePlanet #NatureBrilliance #ExploreWyoming #NationalForest #InstaFox #NatureAddicts
#BridgerTetonNationalForest #WildlifeLovers #NaturePhotography #FoxInTheWild #ForestWildlife #ExploreNature #WildlifePerfection #AnimalLovers #FoxLife #FoxWatching #WildlifePlanet #NatureBrilliance #ExploreWyoming #NationalForest #InstaFox #NatureAddicts
December 6, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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Napoleon, December 3, 1812
i've sobered up and the cold is getting to me so I may have to retreat from history
December 3, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Napoleon, December 3, 1812
Turkey caked in garlic butter and brown sugar, wrapped up in a candied bacon jacket, with candied apple stuffing:
November 30, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Turkey caked in garlic butter and brown sugar, wrapped up in a candied bacon jacket, with candied apple stuffing:
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
November 28, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!