It’s the archetypal predator-prey relationship of nature films—a mountain lion attacking an elk. In this case, though, it’s a dramatic creation that blends traditional sculpting techniques with taxidermy. Nature’s Design […]
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.
Being a Bird Handler Isn’t All Play – Cleaning the Mews
If you have been following our blog, then you know that our summer intern, Sarah, wrote a very entertaining blog on cleaning our mews, so maybe I should really title […]
Feeding the birds – They’ll love me now for sure
One of the jobs that we agree to do when we volunteer as a bird handler is to help with feeding the birds. According to Christopher Hitchens, “Owners of dogs […]
Suli Girl, Makes Me Smile
Who ever thought I would fall head over heels in love with a turkey vulture? I always found vultures interesting and was thankful for the ways in which vultures are […]
Hayabusa the peregrine falcon makes my heart flutter
The first time I saw a peregrine falcon I was on an outing to Yellowstone National Park, sponsored by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and led by Dr. Charles Preston. […]
A quick detour in blogging and a visit to the veterinarian
I’m sure everyone is thoroughly enjoying Anne’s posts about her adventures learning about each of our birds—I know I’ve enjoyed her posts. This week, however, I, personally, wanted to write about an […]
