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The buffalo who became Ralphie I arrived in 51�Թ��� in 1966. In 1967, her Folsom Field performances took root in CU culture.

Drs. Lori and Michael Scott of North Denver Animal Clinic have treated animals for nearly three decades — including, for the last 20 years, all the Ralphies, active and retired.

Ralphie helps pay her own way in life — but the fans do the heavy lifting

Rachel Edson, a 21-year-old senior from 51�Թ���, is one of two women on the 16-member Ralphie Handlers team.

How Ralphie got her start.

Ralphie is one among many other live animals at college football games. Here's a few.

We all know and love Ralphie. But let’s not forget about “ Alphie” — Ralphie’s cousin and the world’s only known inflatable fur buffalo.

The Grand Canyon, Ralphie running and CU's move to the Pac-12

Heritage Center exhibition covers 82 years of CU mascot history.