Ralphie explained: How this bison became a buffalo

Contrary to popular belief, CU Boulder’s beloved mascot, Ralphie the Buffalo, is actually a North American bison.

Brooke Neely, a research associate with CU Boulder's Center of the American West, spoke about the distinctions between bison and buffalo, and why Ralphie has been commonly referred to as a buffalo. She also explains how these creatures have come to symbolize both CU Boulder and the broader essence of Western American identity.