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.

Hayabusa Posing at a Photo Shoot
July 30, 2017

Falcons of North America

The term falcon refers to a bird of prey that has distinct differences when compared to raptors such as eagles and hawks….

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Released Aplomado Falcon Feeding On the Top of a Hack Box
May 27, 2017

Hacking: What it is and How it’s Done

Hacking is a common term that seems to come up in every article and book I read about the successful recovery and…

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April 4, 2017

What a Difference a Year Makes

About this time last year, we began construction on an exhibit for a bald eagle. At that time, we had no idea…

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April 3, 2017

Free symposium shares findings and recent advances in high elevation archaeology

Along with scenic beauty, rugged terrain, and dramatic weather, landscapes at high elevation can tell us a great deal about the history…

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White-backed Vulture in Stick Nest
February 20, 2017

How Old and New World Vultures Differ

Did you know that Old World and New World Vultures are not closely related? I was very surprised to learn this when…

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January 19, 2017

Winter Survival

As I sit down to write this blog post, it’s warmed up to a balmy -2 degrees. Winter has fully set in…

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