Pocket gophers get their name from their large fur-lined pockets used to store food.

While ice patches preserve objects intact for long periods of time, the Draper Natural History Museum Curatorial Assistant said as soon as the ice melts things decay quickly. That’s why some objects in the exhibit are replicas.

A display of grizzly bear and mountain lion skeletons took over 750 hours to reconstruct.

Ravens are commonly known for their scavenging abilities, but a Draper Natural History Museum Raptor Experience employee says they are also good at solving puzzles and are incredibly intelligent.

The Draper Natural History Museum’s Raptor Experience shares the stories of rescued birds that fly in the greater Yellowstone area and beyond. Becky, a raven, is the program’s newest addition.

In “Tonto’s Dream” by David Bradley, the TV hero sleeps amid shards of pottery, Santa Fe traffic and casinos, with images of legendary cowboys floating above him.

T.C. Cannon was one of the most influential modern Native American artists in the 1960’s and 70’s. He painted people as they are---often with self determination and assertiveness.

“Fall Scene,” according to the artist, is today’s version of the covered wagons that brought pioneers to Wyoming.

The painting is part of an upcoming exhibition at the Whitney Western Art Museum opening in May that looks at how Western art and pop art intersect.

Deborah Butterfield used driftwood from the nearby Gallatin and Shoshone Rivers to model the sculpture, now on display at the Whitney Western Art Museum. It was later cast in bronze.