Donkey

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Scientific name: Equus asinus

Class: Mammals

Continent: All

Habitat: Meadows, steppes and mountains

Diet: Herbivore

Weight: 8 - 500 kg

Size: 79 - 160 cm

The donkey has long ears that make it easily identifiable.

The different breeds of domestic donkey descend by hybridization of an African wild species that has been domesticated to become the "horse of the poor".

In addition to domestic breeds, the donkey formed wild populations in Australia and America. The gestation of the donkey lasts 12 to 13 months and she breastfeeds her donkey for 6 months. The cub of a donkey and a horse is called a bardot or a bardine and the little one of a donkey and a mare is called a mule or mule. The donkey is mainly used as a beast of burden or to be ridden, especially in steep regions where it is very agile. Reputed to be stubborn, he is above all intelligent, cautious and often more docile and less nervous than the horse.

Conservation

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated

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The offspring of a horse and a donkey is called a Bardot or a Bardine and the offspring of a donkey and a mare is called a Mulet or a Mule.

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