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
The last image is my favorite of the bunch.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The last image is my favorite of the bunch.
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
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
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 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!
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
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I was fortunate to have some close encounters with some adorable mammals:
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I was fortunate to have some close encounters with some adorable mammals:
The Tetons were incredible and took my breath away.
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
The Tetons were incredible and took my breath away.
Much of my spring and summer were spent in #GrandTetonNationalPark where I was lucky enough to see legendary bear #Grizzly399 before she tragically passed a few months later:
#ThroughMyLens
#PhotographersLife
#MemoriesInFrames
#FavoriteClicks
#PhotoThread
#PhotographyLovers
#ThroughMyLens
#PhotographersLife
#MemoriesInFrames
#FavoriteClicks
#PhotoThread
#PhotographyLovers
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Much of my spring and summer were spent in #GrandTetonNationalPark where I was lucky enough to see legendary bear #Grizzly399 before she tragically passed a few months later:
#ThroughMyLens
#PhotographersLife
#MemoriesInFrames
#FavoriteClicks
#PhotoThread
#PhotographyLovers
#ThroughMyLens
#PhotographersLife
#MemoriesInFrames
#FavoriteClicks
#PhotoThread
#PhotographyLovers
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
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!
From the 2016 masters archive:
#LionessOnTheHunt
#WildlifeInAction
#AfricanSafari
#KrugerNationalPark
#PredatorInFocus
#SouthAfricaWildlife
#NatureAtItsBest
#WildlifeMoments
#QueenOfTheJungle
#SavannahLife
#AnimalBehavior
#SafariPhotography
#WildernessBeauty
#BigCatDiaries
#HuntingInstincts
#LionessOnTheHunt
#WildlifeInAction
#AfricanSafari
#KrugerNationalPark
#PredatorInFocus
#SouthAfricaWildlife
#NatureAtItsBest
#WildlifeMoments
#QueenOfTheJungle
#SavannahLife
#AnimalBehavior
#SafariPhotography
#WildernessBeauty
#BigCatDiaries
#HuntingInstincts
November 26, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Bonus #MonochromeMonday!
Perhaps, I should do another introduction post soon?
What are folks interested in?
#BlackAndWhiteWildlife
#WildlifeInBlackAndWhite
#ElephantsOfAfrica
#KrugerNationalPark
#TimelessTones
#NatureInMonochrome
#AfricanWildlife
#WildlifeArt
#MonochromeNature
#WildernessInBW
Perhaps, I should do another introduction post soon?
What are folks interested in?
#BlackAndWhiteWildlife
#WildlifeInBlackAndWhite
#ElephantsOfAfrica
#KrugerNationalPark
#TimelessTones
#NatureInMonochrome
#AfricanWildlife
#WildlifeArt
#MonochromeNature
#WildernessInBW
November 26, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Bonus #MonochromeMonday!
Perhaps, I should do another introduction post soon?
What are folks interested in?
#BlackAndWhiteWildlife
#WildlifeInBlackAndWhite
#ElephantsOfAfrica
#KrugerNationalPark
#TimelessTones
#NatureInMonochrome
#AfricanWildlife
#WildlifeArt
#MonochromeNature
#WildernessInBW
Perhaps, I should do another introduction post soon?
What are folks interested in?
#BlackAndWhiteWildlife
#WildlifeInBlackAndWhite
#ElephantsOfAfrica
#KrugerNationalPark
#TimelessTones
#NatureInMonochrome
#AfricanWildlife
#WildlifeArt
#MonochromeNature
#WildernessInBW
