Domestic donkey(Equus asinus domestic / Domestic donkey)

Domestic donkey

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Location Domestic donkey

Donkey is domestic type belonging to the family Equidae. In colour the donkey ranges from white to gray or black and usually has a dark stripe from mane to tail and a crosswise stripe on the shoulders. The mane is short and upright and the tail, with long hairs at the end. Their very long ears are dark at the base and tip

Basic Information

Order
Perissodactyla
Family
Equidae
Height
110 – 140 cm
Weight
150 – 230 kg
Lifespans
45 – 50 years
Gestation Period
360 – 370 days
Number of Offsprings
1
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Habitat

do not live in the wild

Diet

grass, hay, fruit, vegetables

Life

diurnal, social - live in herds

  • Do You Know...

    Donkeys have been domesticated for over 5000 years due to their ability to carry heavy loads over rough terrain, and their tolerance for limited water.

  • Do You Know...

    A donkey’s bray can be heard from as far away as 60 miles in the desert.

  • Do You Know...

    Their large ears are full of blood vessels designed to dissipate heat and help keep donkeys cool.