The Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is one of the flashiest introverts in the bird world. For most of the year, these hefty, chicken-like birds keep a low profile, blending into […]
Draper Natural History Museum
Draper Natural History Museum staff and volunteers work with museum exhibits, programs, labwork, and conduct ecological research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. They also keep up with and share wildlife and science news and issues related to this world-renowned, natural treasure.
Rubber Boas: The Pythons of the Rockies (only cuter)
If you’re wandering around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and hoping to spot one of the region’s most elusive creatures, you might find yourself staring at the ground, wondering if that’s […]
There’s a pocket gopher in the Draper’s research collection
There’s a pocket gopher in the Draper Museum’s research collection A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMarch 6, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from the […]
Ice patch exhibit shares objects from the past
Draper museum ice patch exhibit shares objects from the past A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaFebruary 12, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from the […]
Draper museum puts bones back together to share about Yellowstone-area wildlife
Draper museum puts bones back together to share about Yellowstone-area wildlife A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaFebruary 6, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from […]
How to “Read” a Bison: Basics for Visitors
Bison are some of the most iconic animals in Yellowstone. While they may appear docile, bison do not view individual humans as a significant threat. Their immense size and strength […]
