Domestic Donkey
Domestic Donkey
A durable and useful companion
Domestic donkeys vary in size and have a height of 90 to about 150 cm. They have large ears that can pick up distant sounds and help cool the blood. Donkeys are known for their reputation for stubbornness, but this trait is often attributed to a stronger instinct for self-preservation compared to horses.
Characteristics
Order:
Perissodactyla
Family:
Equidae
Scientific name:
Equus africanus asinus
Habitat:
Woodland, grassy vegetation, desert
Origin:
Africa
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in world:
23-200
Lifetime:
12-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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