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.

Close-up of a peregrine falcon with vivid yellow beak details and deep black plumage, showcasing sharp eyes and feather textures.
December 9, 2015

How Hats Helped Save the Peregrine Falcon

The peregrine falcon is one of the best-known birds in the world. Found on every continent except Antarctica, this species has won…

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November 10, 2015

Funny Questions I Have Been Asked

As part of our work we encourage visitors to ask questions. We understand that there are many people who know absolutely nothing…

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October 15, 2015

A Big Year for the Raptor Experience

Hello! How have you been? What’s wrong? Don’t recognize me? Well, I can understand that considering how long it’s been since we…

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Steve Seay Geology Field Station Cabin in our Draper Natural History Museum.
September 21, 2015

Center of the West names geology cabin for Texas earth sciences teacher Steve Seay

With a gift from the Rosewood Foundation of Dallas, Texas, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Draper Natural History Museum has…

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Raptor Experience
March 20, 2015

Designing a Raptor Presentation

This blog brought to you by Brandon Lewis, Live Raptor Program Assistant for the Draper Natural History Museum Melissa and I are…

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March 10, 2015

Laser Therapy for a Falcon? Yes, Please!

Hayabusa has been busy going to the vet recently for laser therapy treatments on her right wing. Many of you know the reason…

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