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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Grizzly Bear Facts: Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Winter Hibernation Habitat
A few years ago, my wife, Penny, and I were hiking in the early December snow along Wood River, in the eastern…
The Eagle, er American Kestrel, Has Landed
I hope everyone has been enjoying the recent posts Anne has done about several individual raptor species—it’s easy to tell she enjoys…