Controversy erupted like Old Faithful as soon as talk began about reintroducing the gray wolf to Yellowstone National Park. Unlike Old Faithful, that controversy has never really subsided. The sky-is-falling hysteria from […]
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.
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear and Cutthroat Trout
Soon after most Greater Yellowstone grizzly bears emerge from their winter dens, cutthroat trout begin to spawn. Today, we recognize cutthroat trout spawning in relatively shallow streams and rivers as an […]
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear and Winter-killed Wildlife
Today, February 25, 2014, is a cold, snowy winter day in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. Here in Cody, Wyoming, we have about two feet of snow on […]
Weathering the Winter – Raptor Style!
This has been an incredible winter here in Cody, Wyoming! I’ve only lived here three years, but we’ve had more snow this winter than all my previous winters here combined! […]
Lunchtime Expedition Is Going to the Birds!
For those of you familiar with the Draper Natural History Museum, the mention of the Lunchtime Expedition series probably brings to mind exhilarating talks about grizzly bears, wolves, geology, and […]
My favorite facts about the American kestrel
The American kestrel is North America’s smallest falcon species and the second smallest falcon in the world. These charismatic birds often charm and entertain bird watchers across their range. They […]
