About this time last year, we began construction on an exhibit for a bald eagle. At that time, we had no idea what eagle would live in that exhibit (the […]
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.
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 and range of human occupation. On Thursday, May […]
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 I began to work with Suli, the Draper […]
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 in Wyoming and many of our visitors, fans, […]
The Red-tailed Hawk: Why Are They 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 recognize it as a Red-tailed Hawk. This is […]
Super villain or Superhero? Misunderstood but Critical Wildlife Species
If you have been to the Center of the West either of the last two summers, you have probably seen our Superheroes of Nature show. During the thirty minute program, we […]
