Amy King

If you’re from Texas you may have heard the story of Ol’ Rip, a lizard that was sealed in a time capsule for 30 years, but found alive when the capsule was opened. That story is far from the only one about lizards or amphibians being found alive in seemin... See more

As an Army widow, I will never forget how ordinary Americans honored my husband Opinion As an Army widow, I will never forget how ordinary Americans honored my husband A two-and-a-half-hour drive became a four-hour procession of firefighters, farmers and ... See more

It’s been one year since Finn left the shelter and started his next chapter, and what a year it’s been! We’ve seen him grow up from a spry, spunky newborn to a handsome, well-behaved colt with his adoptive mom, Christina, and her family. Pictured alongsid... See more

To survive out in the wild, you must be able to improvise, adapt, and overcome! Many organisms have, thus, evolved to survive in ecologically niche environments that other species cannot tolerate. These organisms are called “extremophiles” and they push t... See more

I don’t know about you, but when I pass some flowers I always stick my face in them and take a deep breath. Pleasant smells are attractive, and it seems humans aren’t alone in that opinion. Introduction Tabby white cat smelling a blossoming catnip plant (... See more