Christian Flores
@crikeyitschristian.bsky.social
Wildlife Educator, Paleo Educator, Sci Commer, Conservationist (He/Him) 🐘🦖
Lead Writer & Zoological Consultant with @projectpaleozoo.bsky.social 🦕
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Lead Writer & Zoological Consultant with @projectpaleozoo.bsky.social 🦕
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The ackie monitor (Varanus acanthurus) is a small species of monitor lizard native to parts of western, northern, and central Australia. Occupying rock crevices, outcrops, and burrows, these active foragers will hunt insects, small reptiles, and mammals as part of their diet. 🦗🪲
June 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The ackie monitor (Varanus acanthurus) is a small species of monitor lizard native to parts of western, northern, and central Australia. Occupying rock crevices, outcrops, and burrows, these active foragers will hunt insects, small reptiles, and mammals as part of their diet. 🦗🪲
The fly river turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is an omnivorous, freshwater turtle species from Northern Australia / Papua New Guinea. Superficially looking like a sea turtle with its flippered arms, are not related at all! Instead being the sole surviving member of the family Carettochelyidae 🐢 1/2
December 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM
The fly river turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is an omnivorous, freshwater turtle species from Northern Australia / Papua New Guinea. Superficially looking like a sea turtle with its flippered arms, are not related at all! Instead being the sole surviving member of the family Carettochelyidae 🐢 1/2
Running a Q&A on my Instagram today! Come on by with any wildlife or paleontology questions! 🐢🦕
December 6, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Running a Q&A on my Instagram today! Come on by with any wildlife or paleontology questions! 🐢🦕
For meerkats, keeping your eyes peeled is an everyday task 👀
A social species, meerkats will keep watch as fellow troop members forage for food, tend to their burrows, or rear their young. When a predator like a bird or snake is seen, spotters will alarm that danger is near! ☀️
A social species, meerkats will keep watch as fellow troop members forage for food, tend to their burrows, or rear their young. When a predator like a bird or snake is seen, spotters will alarm that danger is near! ☀️
April 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM
For meerkats, keeping your eyes peeled is an everyday task 👀
A social species, meerkats will keep watch as fellow troop members forage for food, tend to their burrows, or rear their young. When a predator like a bird or snake is seen, spotters will alarm that danger is near! ☀️
A social species, meerkats will keep watch as fellow troop members forage for food, tend to their burrows, or rear their young. When a predator like a bird or snake is seen, spotters will alarm that danger is near! ☀️
Picking what to wear every day is never easy, but luckily, nature can be your stylist 🧣
The southern ground hornbill (bucorvus leadbeateri) is a large, carnivorous bird found across Southern Africa. Known to cooperatively hunt in tall grasses, you can #StealTheirLook today!
The southern ground hornbill (bucorvus leadbeateri) is a large, carnivorous bird found across Southern Africa. Known to cooperatively hunt in tall grasses, you can #StealTheirLook today!
March 29, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Picking what to wear every day is never easy, but luckily, nature can be your stylist 🧣
The southern ground hornbill (bucorvus leadbeateri) is a large, carnivorous bird found across Southern Africa. Known to cooperatively hunt in tall grasses, you can #StealTheirLook today!
The southern ground hornbill (bucorvus leadbeateri) is a large, carnivorous bird found across Southern Africa. Known to cooperatively hunt in tall grasses, you can #StealTheirLook today!
T.rex is often remembered as a fearsome predator, but what about other complex behaviors, like attracting a mate? 🦖
While the fossil record may not easily show us how dinosaurs behaved, we can infer that many animals partake in different forms of courtship to pass their genes. (1/2)
While the fossil record may not easily show us how dinosaurs behaved, we can infer that many animals partake in different forms of courtship to pass their genes. (1/2)
February 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM
T.rex is often remembered as a fearsome predator, but what about other complex behaviors, like attracting a mate? 🦖
While the fossil record may not easily show us how dinosaurs behaved, we can infer that many animals partake in different forms of courtship to pass their genes. (1/2)
While the fossil record may not easily show us how dinosaurs behaved, we can infer that many animals partake in different forms of courtship to pass their genes. (1/2)
Tyrannosaurus rex is arguably the most famous dinosaur in the world. With large teeth and powerful jaws, have you ever thought to consider its eyes? 👀
Art by friend and paleoartist @lacerdajulio.bsky.social 🎨🦖
Art by friend and paleoartist @lacerdajulio.bsky.social 🎨🦖
February 16, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Tyrannosaurus rex is arguably the most famous dinosaur in the world. With large teeth and powerful jaws, have you ever thought to consider its eyes? 👀
Art by friend and paleoartist @lacerdajulio.bsky.social 🎨🦖
Art by friend and paleoartist @lacerdajulio.bsky.social 🎨🦖
Grab your shovels, girlies. New outfit just dropped ✨️⛏️
The aardvark is a medium-sized mammal from Africa, and with capable claws and a strong sense of smell, will forage for termites, ants, and insect larvae. You can do the same as you #StealTheirLook today! 🐜💃
The aardvark is a medium-sized mammal from Africa, and with capable claws and a strong sense of smell, will forage for termites, ants, and insect larvae. You can do the same as you #StealTheirLook today! 🐜💃
February 2, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Grab your shovels, girlies. New outfit just dropped ✨️⛏️
The aardvark is a medium-sized mammal from Africa, and with capable claws and a strong sense of smell, will forage for termites, ants, and insect larvae. You can do the same as you #StealTheirLook today! 🐜💃
The aardvark is a medium-sized mammal from Africa, and with capable claws and a strong sense of smell, will forage for termites, ants, and insect larvae. You can do the same as you #StealTheirLook today! 🐜💃
The Shasta ground sloth (Nothrotheriops shastensis) was a medium-sized species with remains uncovered through the Southern United States, including California.
Coprolites, or fossilized dung, have been found with seeds and leaves of the Yucca brevifolia, or Joshua tree! 🦥
Coprolites, or fossilized dung, have been found with seeds and leaves of the Yucca brevifolia, or Joshua tree! 🦥
January 12, 2024 at 5:43 PM
The Shasta ground sloth (Nothrotheriops shastensis) was a medium-sized species with remains uncovered through the Southern United States, including California.
Coprolites, or fossilized dung, have been found with seeds and leaves of the Yucca brevifolia, or Joshua tree! 🦥
Coprolites, or fossilized dung, have been found with seeds and leaves of the Yucca brevifolia, or Joshua tree! 🦥
Everyone loves ground sloths, now how about a super-sized species? 🦥
Megatherium is genus of ground sloth dispersed across South America from the Pliocene to Late Pleistocene. Living alongside Smilodon and armored Glyptodonts, thank you to @Saltman.arts (on Instagram) for this amazing icon! 🌴
Megatherium is genus of ground sloth dispersed across South America from the Pliocene to Late Pleistocene. Living alongside Smilodon and armored Glyptodonts, thank you to @Saltman.arts (on Instagram) for this amazing icon! 🌴
January 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Everyone loves ground sloths, now how about a super-sized species? 🦥
Megatherium is genus of ground sloth dispersed across South America from the Pliocene to Late Pleistocene. Living alongside Smilodon and armored Glyptodonts, thank you to @Saltman.arts (on Instagram) for this amazing icon! 🌴
Megatherium is genus of ground sloth dispersed across South America from the Pliocene to Late Pleistocene. Living alongside Smilodon and armored Glyptodonts, thank you to @Saltman.arts (on Instagram) for this amazing icon! 🌴
While we picture most monitor lizards as large, carnivorous reptiles, there's one species that may surprise you. 🍏🍌🍇
The Gray's monitor, also known as the Butaan, is native to the humid forests of the Philippines, and its diet comprises primarily of fruit!
The Gray's monitor, also known as the Butaan, is native to the humid forests of the Philippines, and its diet comprises primarily of fruit!
January 10, 2024 at 5:24 PM
While we picture most monitor lizards as large, carnivorous reptiles, there's one species that may surprise you. 🍏🍌🍇
The Gray's monitor, also known as the Butaan, is native to the humid forests of the Philippines, and its diet comprises primarily of fruit!
The Gray's monitor, also known as the Butaan, is native to the humid forests of the Philippines, and its diet comprises primarily of fruit!
New year, new beginnings! And I wanted to introduce myself and #MeetTheCreator
I'm Christian Flores, and I'm a wildlife educator, sci commer, and conservationist. Simply put - I engage with the public about life on our planet, with themes such as ecology, paleontology, and more! 🌿🦍🦕
I'm Christian Flores, and I'm a wildlife educator, sci commer, and conservationist. Simply put - I engage with the public about life on our planet, with themes such as ecology, paleontology, and more! 🌿🦍🦕
January 5, 2024 at 5:16 PM
New year, new beginnings! And I wanted to introduce myself and #MeetTheCreator
I'm Christian Flores, and I'm a wildlife educator, sci commer, and conservationist. Simply put - I engage with the public about life on our planet, with themes such as ecology, paleontology, and more! 🌿🦍🦕
I'm Christian Flores, and I'm a wildlife educator, sci commer, and conservationist. Simply put - I engage with the public about life on our planet, with themes such as ecology, paleontology, and more! 🌿🦍🦕
Elephants are an iconic group of animals that are recognized around the world, though how do you tell them apart? It's time to answer the question: #WhatstheDifference ? 🐘🐘
December 27, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Elephants are an iconic group of animals that are recognized around the world, though how do you tell them apart? It's time to answer the question: #WhatstheDifference ? 🐘🐘
Elephant Odyssey is one of my favorite sections to visit here at @sandiegozoo.bsky.social . A time capsule and glimpse into the world of the pleistocene, guests have the opportunity to see some unexpected faces of California's past. 🐘🐪🦅
December 20, 2023 at 5:46 PM
Elephant Odyssey is one of my favorite sections to visit here at @sandiegozoo.bsky.social . A time capsule and glimpse into the world of the pleistocene, guests have the opportunity to see some unexpected faces of California's past. 🐘🐪🦅
It can be hard to find the right outfit for every occasion, though luckily, nature has you covered. 🦎🌴
Leaf-tailed geckos in the genus Uroplatus use camouflage as a key tactic in escaping predators, and you can do same as you #StealTheirLook today ☀️
Leaf-tailed geckos in the genus Uroplatus use camouflage as a key tactic in escaping predators, and you can do same as you #StealTheirLook today ☀️
December 15, 2023 at 5:21 PM
It can be hard to find the right outfit for every occasion, though luckily, nature has you covered. 🦎🌴
Leaf-tailed geckos in the genus Uroplatus use camouflage as a key tactic in escaping predators, and you can do same as you #StealTheirLook today ☀️
Leaf-tailed geckos in the genus Uroplatus use camouflage as a key tactic in escaping predators, and you can do same as you #StealTheirLook today ☀️
I'm always "frilled" to talk about dinosaurs 🌿
Ceratopsians are a group of herbivorous dinosaurs dating back to Jurassic period, and are best-known for the horns, frills, and size of later members. Here are Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Einiosaurus!
Ceratopsians are a group of herbivorous dinosaurs dating back to Jurassic period, and are best-known for the horns, frills, and size of later members. Here are Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Einiosaurus!
December 13, 2023 at 6:34 PM
I'm always "frilled" to talk about dinosaurs 🌿
Ceratopsians are a group of herbivorous dinosaurs dating back to Jurassic period, and are best-known for the horns, frills, and size of later members. Here are Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Einiosaurus!
Ceratopsians are a group of herbivorous dinosaurs dating back to Jurassic period, and are best-known for the horns, frills, and size of later members. Here are Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Einiosaurus!
Ready to learn something new in a pinch? 🦀🥥
The largest species of terrestrial arthropod on the planet, coconut crabs have powerful claws and other awesome adaptations that bring them into today's species profile. 🌏
The largest species of terrestrial arthropod on the planet, coconut crabs have powerful claws and other awesome adaptations that bring them into today's species profile. 🌏
December 8, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Ready to learn something new in a pinch? 🦀🥥
The largest species of terrestrial arthropod on the planet, coconut crabs have powerful claws and other awesome adaptations that bring them into today's species profile. 🌏
The largest species of terrestrial arthropod on the planet, coconut crabs have powerful claws and other awesome adaptations that bring them into today's species profile. 🌏
Charles Nye (@thepaintpaddock.bsky.social) is a PHD candidate with Oregon state university in conservation genetics and marine biology. Growing a love for the ocean and life on our planet, both past and present, check out today's interview of #CaughtInTheWild ! 🐋🦕🎨 (1/2)
October 6, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Charles Nye (@thepaintpaddock.bsky.social) is a PHD candidate with Oregon state university in conservation genetics and marine biology. Growing a love for the ocean and life on our planet, both past and present, check out today's interview of #CaughtInTheWild ! 🐋🦕🎨 (1/2)
Kangaroos and wallabies are often confused for one another, so it's time to answer the question: #WhatstheDifference ? 🦘
Belonging to the family known as macropods, It's important to note that these differences apply across most species, with potential outliers! 🌿
Belonging to the family known as macropods, It's important to note that these differences apply across most species, with potential outliers! 🌿
September 29, 2023 at 5:32 PM
Kangaroos and wallabies are often confused for one another, so it's time to answer the question: #WhatstheDifference ? 🦘
Belonging to the family known as macropods, It's important to note that these differences apply across most species, with potential outliers! 🌿
Belonging to the family known as macropods, It's important to note that these differences apply across most species, with potential outliers! 🌿
It's #WorldCassowaryDay ! And there's no way I couldn't celebrate an animal who's so close to my heart. Cassowaries in media have often been portrayed as "The world's most dangerous bird that will slice you open", and here are some facts: (1/5)
September 26, 2023 at 4:34 PM
It's #WorldCassowaryDay ! And there's no way I couldn't celebrate an animal who's so close to my heart. Cassowaries in media have often been portrayed as "The world's most dangerous bird that will slice you open", and here are some facts: (1/5)
Today is #WorldRhinoDay! 🌿🦏
Rhinos are odd-toed ungulates (hoofed mammals) recognized for their size and iconic horns. Becoming a poster species for wildlife conservation, all rhino species face the same common threat of illegal poaching for wildlife trade (1/2)
Rhinos are odd-toed ungulates (hoofed mammals) recognized for their size and iconic horns. Becoming a poster species for wildlife conservation, all rhino species face the same common threat of illegal poaching for wildlife trade (1/2)
September 22, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Today is #WorldRhinoDay! 🌿🦏
Rhinos are odd-toed ungulates (hoofed mammals) recognized for their size and iconic horns. Becoming a poster species for wildlife conservation, all rhino species face the same common threat of illegal poaching for wildlife trade (1/2)
Rhinos are odd-toed ungulates (hoofed mammals) recognized for their size and iconic horns. Becoming a poster species for wildlife conservation, all rhino species face the same common threat of illegal poaching for wildlife trade (1/2)
The RedPandaNetwork is an organization dedicated to the preservation of their forested habitat within their range, education towards local communities, and monitoring animals to better understand the future of current populations. 🌲 (2/3)
September 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM
The RedPandaNetwork is an organization dedicated to the preservation of their forested habitat within their range, education towards local communities, and monitoring animals to better understand the future of current populations. 🌲 (2/3)
It's #InternationalRedPandaDay ! ⭐️
Celebrating this iconic species, red pandas are not only the topic of focus, but also their conservation! (1/3)
Celebrating this iconic species, red pandas are not only the topic of focus, but also their conservation! (1/3)
September 16, 2023 at 5:17 PM
It's #InternationalRedPandaDay ! ⭐️
Celebrating this iconic species, red pandas are not only the topic of focus, but also their conservation! (1/3)
Celebrating this iconic species, red pandas are not only the topic of focus, but also their conservation! (1/3)
Alamosaurus 🦕
A long-necked sauropod of North America, Alamosaurus sanjuanensis stands as one of the last surviving, non-avian dinosaurs during the late Cretaceous period. 🌿🌎
Special thanks to friend and paleoartist @thepaintpaddock.bsky.social for collaborating together on this species!
A long-necked sauropod of North America, Alamosaurus sanjuanensis stands as one of the last surviving, non-avian dinosaurs during the late Cretaceous period. 🌿🌎
Special thanks to friend and paleoartist @thepaintpaddock.bsky.social for collaborating together on this species!
September 15, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Alamosaurus 🦕
A long-necked sauropod of North America, Alamosaurus sanjuanensis stands as one of the last surviving, non-avian dinosaurs during the late Cretaceous period. 🌿🌎
Special thanks to friend and paleoartist @thepaintpaddock.bsky.social for collaborating together on this species!
A long-necked sauropod of North America, Alamosaurus sanjuanensis stands as one of the last surviving, non-avian dinosaurs during the late Cretaceous period. 🌿🌎
Special thanks to friend and paleoartist @thepaintpaddock.bsky.social for collaborating together on this species!