A powerful young buffalo living in a government preserve undergoes a string of episodic adventures that reveal changes in his behavior and growing adaptability. Episodes include playful and awkward encounters with herdmates, a remarkable leap, getting into holes and traps, confrontations with antelopes, travel by train, and life in a circus. Along the way he develops friendships, confronts challenges that test his strength and temper, and learns simple comforts such as sleep and contentment. The stories present action, gentle humor, and an animal-centered viewpoint to trace the buffalo’s everyday experiences and gradual adjustment to altered surroundings.