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.
Wolf as Villain or Hero?
Controversy erupted like Old Faithful as soon as talk began about reintroducing the gray wolf to Yellowstone National Park. Unlike Old Faithful, that…
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…
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…