
Donkey - Wikipedia
The donkey or ass is a domesticated equine. It derives from the African wild ass, Equus africanus, and may be classified either as a subspecies thereof, Equus africanus asinus, or as a separate species, …
Donkey | Definition, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 11, 2025 · Donkey, domestic ass belonging to the horse family and descended from the African wild ass. Employed as a beast of burden since 4000 BCE, donkeys are sure-footed and capable of …
Are Mules, Burros and Jackasses All Donkeys? | HowStuffWorks
Let's start with a look at the donkey. What's a donkey? A donkey is a domestic member of the horse family. Today's domestic donkey is a descendant of the African wild ass, and these hard workers …
Facts About Donkeys - Live Science
Feb 4, 2022 · Donkeys are voracious eaters. A donkey can consume as much as 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg) of food per year, according to the Global Invasive Species Database.
Donkey Facts, Pictures & Information, Complete Species Guide
Dec 8, 2023 · Donkey facts, pictures and in-depth information. A complete species guide to this domesticater member of the horse family, Equidae.
Donkeys for Sale - EquineNow
Jake is a 5 year old 33 inches tall bombproof miniature donkey gelding really gentle and nice to have around . Would be good for therapy or just…
Donkey Animal Facts - Equus Asinus - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Donkey meat is commonly eaten in China and is technically called poopy – although most people just call it donkey meat. It is said to have a full, gamey flavor that is similar to beef.
Donkey Hodie - Daily Donkey | PBS KIDS
Funding for Donkey Hodie is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Lilly Endowment Inc., Acton Family Giving, and Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
Miniature donkey - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the …
The Meaning of the Donkey in the Bible - What Bible Saying
Nov 16, 2025 · What the donkey symbolizes in the Bible from humility to divine purpose—and how it reveals God’s plan through Scripture.