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.
The Faces of Conservation
I am a poster child for the wonders of educational outreach programs. My life was completely changed during an hour-long Birds of…
Museum Minute: Clark’s Nutcracker
The Clark’ s Nutcracker is a high mountain bird located in the Western U.S. The bird is pretty unique for its ability…
Nest Protection and Defense
In early Spring through the beginning of summer many birds are either incubating eggs or busy feeding hungry hatchlings. During this time,…
Museum Minute: A Surprise Museum Donation
In 2011, former curator of the Draper Natural History Museum Dr. Charles Preston received a surprise phone call. “It was a woman…
Cooperative Breeding: Helpers at the Nest
Cooperative breeding, also called communal breeding, occurs in about 3% of the world’s bird species. This happens when more than two birds…
Hunting Methods of Insect Eating Birds
Insect Diets Insects supplement or make up the major part of the diets of many birds from small perching birds to raptors….