- A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size.
- Donkey’s can see all four feet at the same time.
- Donkey’s can vary wildly in size, fro, 26″ to 68″ tall.
- A donkey’s bray can carry up to 60 miles in the desert.
- Donkey’s have an incredibly efficient digestive system, using 95% of what they eat.
- Donkey’s don’t like to be in the rain for long periods of time because their hair isn’t waterproof.
- Donkey’s have been used as draft animals for at least 5000 years and they are still a lifeline for families in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.
- Healthy donkeys can live into their 50’s.
- A blind donkey often bonds with a sighted donkey who will act as a guide.
- Donkey’s can have a calming influence on other animals
- Donkey’s are highly intelligent with a keen sense of curiosity.
- Donkey’s are not stubborn but can be reluctant to do anything that could be dangerous, they think things through before deciding what to do.
- Donkey’s are extremely agile and can traverse difficult terrain.
- Donkey’s are very social and form strong bonds
- Donkey’s are different from horses in their physiology, communication, thinking and behavior.
- Donkey’s require a different sedation regimen than do horses of the same size.
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