Donkey Equus asinus

The domestic Donkey is descended from the African Wild Ass. Donkeys have been used throughout the world as pack animals and for draught and riding for thousands of years.

It is typically grey but can be black, brown, white or mixed and has a white under belly and muzzle, long ears and a dark cross on its withers (shoulders).

They are usually strong and sure-footed and often stubborn.

Donkey foal

Male donkeys are called Jacks, female are Jennies and babies are foals.