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.

May 21, 2024

Red-winged Blackbirds: An Early Sign of Spring

Conk-la-ree! I hear it before I see it. Looking up I spot a Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) perched in the leafless tree…

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May 16, 2024

The Herbarium of Erwin Evert

An herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens useful for both research and education. Each specimen in the collection has a…

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May 6, 2024

Poisonous Birds

When people think of poisonous animals birds do not typically come to mind. Nevertheless there are a few birds that are poisonous….

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A line of American Avocet in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Spencer Smith.
March 22, 2024

Wonders of Bird Migration

What is migration Several different animal species come, spring and fall, move around between their breeding (summer) homes and their nonbreeding (winter)…

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Draper Natural History Museum showing incline of ramp.
March 14, 2024

Dr. Charles Preston to Receive Award for Contributions to Biodiversity Science

Dr. Preston’s lifelong dedication to conservation has left an enduring legacy, showcasing the importance of preserving our natural world. The University of…

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November 20, 2023

Common Raven: Do They Sing and Other Interesting facts

When it comes to ravens, it seems that people’s opinions range from hate to love. How about you? What do you think…

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