The University of Colorado announced that a new buffalo mascot will soon make her debut.

Ralphie VII is a one-year-old buffalo who was gifted to the university by the Beauprez family, who are CU alumni and own Eagle's Wing Ranch outside of Steamboat Springs. She joins the team after her predecessor, Ralphie VI, retired due to an "indifference to running."

CU's new mascot, Ralphie VII, is a 700 lb one-year-old buffalo. Colorado Buffaloes

"Ralphie's run is iconic and our fans, students, faculty, staff, and alumni take an incredible amount of pride in this tradition which transcends sports," said Taylor Stratton, Director of the Ralphie Live Mascot Program. "We're excited to be adding a new Ralphie to the lineage of incredible buffalo that have represented the University of Colorado

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