Do animals in Boulder and elsewhere admire scenery? Dogs? Buffaloes? Buffs? Interestingly the answer is “yes!” I can speak to dogs from personal repeated experience. Falkor was a border collie mix. She was rescued from Longmont Humane after 6 weeks or so living out in the cold in the winter as a young puppy. As […]

As a student, I was witness to the Buffalo Pool’s construction over the course of my most recent semester. I stood on the other side of the surrounding chain link fence, hoping that I would one day get to jump into this mystical animal-shaped pool, which was nothing but a mess of dirt and construction […]

The North American Bison formerly numbered in the millions and thrived on Colorado’s Great Plains for millennia until overhunting and other environmental stresses drove them to extinction in the nineteenth century. Several bison herds now roam Colorado, thanks to reintroduction efforts in the twentieth century, and ranchers even rear them for meat. The County of […]

This title question, and the more general “Why a buffalo for a mascot?” answered below. Time to brush up on Buff history. Ralphie is the female buffalo mascot for CU Boulder. But why does this female buffalo sport a male name? And why did CU choose a bison mascot in the first place? The tradition began […]

In the picturesque landscapes of Boulder, Colorado, this epic photograph captures the awe-inspiring presence of the American bison. Against the backdrop of Boulder’s stunning natural beauty, the bison stands as a symbol of both the region’s wild heritage and the enduring spirit of these magnificent creatures. Amidst the rolling hills and rocky terrain of Boulder, […]

The Rocky Mountain Showdown has notoriously brought out the worst (or best) of the rivalry between CU and CSU. Each year, the Rams and Buffs compete not only on the field but off the field, too. Students wear their schools gear, talk mad sh** to each other, and pray that their team wins. This year, the CSU […]