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Donkeys and Mules
A donkey is a domesticated member of the horse family that is surefooted and can carry heavy loads over rough terrain. A mule is the sterile hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, characterized by long ears and a short mane.
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A femal donkey is called a jenny and a male donkey (that hasn't been gelded) is called a jack.
Where did the wild burros or donkeys come from?
Central to Northern Africa, Middle east, Iran, stepphans of central europe, gobi desert.
Quotes do represent the donkey's ears.
Whatever found in donkeys ears is not always true. Some people resembling donkeys are speaking in quotes. In verbal communication is really difficult to see the quotes. You must look for donkeys' ears placed somewhere in people's heads!
Donkeys do lie all the time. They are actually self-indulging. A common donkey name in my country ("Mentios") is of Spanish origin (mentida, mentidos), meaning: The Liar.
Mentida / mentidos (Spanish), and, (la _) mensonge (French), both stand for: Lie, Lies.
The very English word "message" can mean: a Lie. (Do compare it with the French word and you'll see why.)
The ultimate knowledge is: Don't believe whatever it is said. Watch whether it is contained in quotes (' '). Those are donkeys ears.
What do donkeys eat in the desert?
Donkeys typically like to eat grass, though they also eat shrubs and desert plants.
What is the difference between a donkey and a stamp?
There is no difference between a donkey and a burrow
Can a mule get a horse pregnant?
No, mules are generally infertile. They have 63 chromosomes, unlike a horse which has 64 and a donkey which has 62.
No, domesticated donkeys are not at all on the endangered list. However, an African Wild Ass is on the endangered species list.
What is the name of a baby mule?
Equus asinus x Equus caballus
It's a herbivore, not a carnivore.
It is a cross between a female horse and a male donkey.
Hinnies are a cross between a male horse and a female donkey.
Mules actually can breed, but only with hinnies, but foals are rarely produced.
On the other hand, MULE CANNOT BREED WITH MULES!!!
Take that! Valerie!!! :P
How do you put a halter on a donkey?
You take the halter and put the donkey's muzzle through the designated hole. Then, take the ears are carefully bend them forward to fit through the opening they go through. Do not twist the donkey's ears; this might permanently damage fragile nerves there. Once everything is in place, hook the halter in place.
