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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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