Mammal
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Size
Approx. 90–140 cm at the shoulderAbout the height of a large dog standing on its hind legs; noticeably smaller than a horse
Weight
180–480 kgAbout the same as three or four adult humans combined
Lifespan
25–30 years, sometimes 40+
Top speed
Up to 24 km/h (15 mph) at a gallop
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Male: Jack — Female: Jenny — Young: Foal
Habitat
Paddocks, fields, and smallholdings; originally native to arid grasslands and mountains of North Africa
Best time
Year-round; most active grazing in spring and summer
Conservation
NE
💡 Did you know?
Donkeys have famously good memories, and can remember other donkeys, people and places for up to 25 years.
Donkeys evolved from African wild asses adapted to arid terrain, giving them an even, sure-footed gait and a strong freeze-or-flight instinct, unlike the more purely flight-driven response of horses.
Often confused with
Horse
Mule
Zebra
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