Draper Natural History Museum
Draper Natural History Museum staff and volunteers conduct long-term ecological research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and keep up with all the wildlife and science news and issues related to this world-renowned, natural treasure. Keep up with Draper Museum fieldwork and Greater Yellowstone news and information here.
How the Rocky Mountains Formed: A Journey Through Changing Scientific Ideas
“Science is finding out where we’re wrong.” -J. Robert Oppenheimer I often hear people ask, “Why are scientists always changing their minds?”…
Why are Red-Tailed Hawks So Common?
Red-tailed Hawks are the most common soaring hawk in North America. Yet you may have one living near you and not even…
Buffalo Brief: Prepping Wildlife Skeletons for Display
Editor’s Note: This story includes descriptions and images of preparing an animal skeleton, and might be a little graphic for some readers….
Belted Kingfisher: A Water Dependent Bird
If you have ever seen a Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) it is probably around water. Water may even influence migration patterns, as…
Grackles: Why Do They Look Upward?
The Arrival of Grackles Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) are birds that often arrive in large flocks. This arrival is not a welcome one…
Practicing Safe Leks: A Guide to the Greater Sage-Grouse
The Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is one of the flashiest introverts in the bird world. For most of the year, these hefty,…