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Author: Heather D

Why Zoos?

Some time ago, I wrote a post about a co-worker’s successful captive breeding project at the zoo where I am a keeper. … More

Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Sustainability, Zoos

A Cool Thing Happened at Work: Baby Chinese Crocodile Lizards

It’s no secret that I love my job. Becoming a reptile keeper at the Knoxville Zoo last year was a … More

Chinese Crocodile Lizard, Knoxville Zoo, nature

Cave Woman’s Musician of the Day: Cereus Bright

I’m stepping out of my comfort zone here. I write book reviews often enough. Those require some thought, but usually … More

Cereus Bright, Culture, Music

Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas

Here is my Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas list: I have a Christmas lunch … More

Christmas List, Humor, People, Usefulness, Wellness

Christmas Spirit, It’s Free

Christmas can be a tough time of year. I know this from experience. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the … More

Christmas Spirit, inspiration, People

Featured Book: MIXED FEELINGS by Olivia R. Burton

I read a lot of galleys. A lot of them. My dream is to discover the next big thing before … More

Books, Fiction, Olivia R. Burton

Who Doesn’t Love The Fair?

I don’t.  There.  I said it.  I don’t like the state fair. When the family packed up to make our … More

Humor, state fair

Success In An Elusive F2 at The Knoxville Zoo

Once upon a time, an interesting species of turtle became extinct. Last seen in 1908, the Arakan Forest Turtle, Heosemys depressa, … More

Animals, Arakan Forest Turtle, Environment, Knoxville Zoo

How to Raise Gun-Free Boys

When my husband and I first started talking about having children almost two decades ago, one of our concerns was … More

Guns, Humor, Raising Boys

Remembering Lonesome George

In 2012 the world lost something unique.  I wanted take a minute to remember Lonesome George. He was the last of … More

endangered species, extinction, Galapagos tortoise, Lonesome George, nature, Turtle Survival Alliance

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