Colorado State University has a storied history; we’ve changed our name a few times, and we’ve also changed our mascot. It’s hard to imagine, but even after settling on being the Colorado State University Rams, our first ram was not CAM.

The university’s first mascots were famous pets on campus, starting in 1909 with a black bear, and included two canines: Peanuts from 1913-1917, and Gallant Defender starting in 1918.

Do you know the story behind CSU’s beloved CAM the Ram? Here’s your CAM curriculum.