




Equus africanus asinus
The donkey is a friendly animal known for its long ears and strong body. They are often used to help carry things and can be very gentle with people.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Equus africanus asinus is a sturdy, horse-like mammal with noticeably long ears, a tufted tail, and a short, erect mane. Their coat typically ranges from grey to brown, black, or even white, often with a lighter belly and muzzle. Many have a distinct dark stripe down their back and across their shoulders.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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A donkey's bray can be heard up to three miles away!
Donkeys love to roll in dust to keep their fur clean!
Donkeys only have a small tuft of hair at the end of their tail!
They are great protectors of other livestock like sheep!
Donkeys can survive in arid environments by consuming less water and efficiently utilizing tough, sparse vegetation.
Donkeys can efficiently digest coarse, fibrous plants and thorny shrubs, allowing them to thrive on very sparse vegetation.
Donkeys have strong legs and robust hooves, making them incredibly stable and capable of carrying heavy loads over uneven terrain.
Donkeys are herbivores that mainly graze on grasses, but they can eat many types of tough plants.
Homo sapiens
Donkeys depend on humans for care, food, and shelter as livestock.

Canis familiaris
Feral donkeys, especially foals, can be prey for packs of domestic dogs.
Bos taurus
Donkeys often graze with cattle, sometimes deterring predators from the herd.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Always approach donkeys slowly and gently, and ask an adult for help.
90-150 cm
80-480 kg
25-50 years
50 km/h
Donkeys are herbivores that mainly graze on grasses, but they can eat many types of tough plants.
Grasslands
Grazing
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Illinois, US
You might spot Red Fox, Equus Africanus Asinus, and Western Barn Owl.
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North Dakota, US
You might spot Red Fox, Gray Wolf, and Equus Africanus Asinus.
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Arkansas, US
You might spot African Lion, Red Fox, and Common Ostrich.
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Maryland, US
You might spot African Lion, Red Fox, and Common Ostrich.
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Louisiana, US
You might spot African Lion, Giraffes, and Equus Africanus Asinus.
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New York, US
You might spot Red Fox, Gray Wolf, and Equus Africanus Asinus.
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