The donkey is a herbivorous animal and the smallest member of the horse family. Ass is the correct term for the animal known as the donkey, burro, or jack-stock.
Fast Facts about Donkeys
1. Donkeys don’t like being kept on their own although a single donkey will live quite happily with goats.
2. Donkeys are related to horses and zebras, but they have much longer ears than either one. They’re also usually smaller than horses.
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3. The correct collective noun for groups of donkeys is a drove, herd or pace of donkeys. A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. A hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey.
4. Despite the obvious similarities between a donkey and a horse, a donkey-horse offspring (mule) will always be infertile, due to a genetic malfunction that occurs when two different species mate.
5. Donkeys make a loud braying noise that sounds like “hee-haw” and goes on for several seconds.
6. Donkeys are said to have a relatively stubborn temperament but once the owner of the donkey has gained the donkeys trust, the donkey is extremely loyal and a good friend.
7. There are three categories of donkeys. Miniatures are 36 inches and under. Standards are between 36 and 54 inches. Mammoths are over 54 inches. All measured to the shoulder.
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8. Donkeys are more independent in their thinking than horses and will reason, then make decisions based on their safety.
9. Jennies (Female donkeys) are pregnant for one full year and usually give birth one foal. Twins are very rare.
10. Donkeys live up to 40 years if given proper care.
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