If you are a pet owner, there’s a very high probability you’ve taken your pet to the doctor at least once. Most cities and counties require rabies vaccines for dogs […]
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.
Introducing the Eastern Screech-owl
Screech-owls are small, common owls found throughout the United States. Although two different species, the Eastern and Western Screech-owls are so similar that the best way to identify them is […]
Birds and the Law
A question we are commonly asked is, “Can I have that feather?” when one of our birds drops a gorgeous feather in front of guests. The answer to this question […]
THE ESSENTIAL VULTURE Part 3: Methods of Saving Them
Vulture populations are declining worldwide. Even a vulture whose stomach acids can kill deadly diseases, can’t handle pesticides, certain veterinary drugs, and lead from spent ammunition. Sadly, because they feed […]
THE ESSENTIAL VULTURE Part 2: Why they are in trouble, and Why it matters
World wide, many vulture populations are in trouble, yet they are one of the most essential birds. According to the National Geographic article, Bloody Good (2016), of the 23 species of […]
THE ESSENTIAL VULTURE Part 1: Why We Should Love Them
Vultures are one of the most misunderstood and maligned species in the world. Suli, the Draper Museum Raptor Experience’s Turkey Vulture, triggers a variety of feelings from our visitors. Upon […]
