Donkey — Safekipedia Explorer

What is a donkey?	A donkey is a type of animal that looks like a small horse but has ears like a mule.
Where do donkeys live?	Donkeys can be found all over the world, but they originally came from Africa.
What are donkeys used for?	People use donkeys for carrying heavy things and sometimes as pets.
Fun fact	Donkeys have excellent memories and can remember people and places for many years.

Meet the Donkey

Donkeys are friendly, strong animals that have helped people for thousands of years. They look like small horses but have big ears and a special cross shape on their backs. Donkeys come from Africa and were first tamed there a very long time ago.

Today, donkeys live in many places, especially in underdeveloped countries. They help people carry heavy things or pull things in fields. This work is called being a draught or pack animal. In some places, donkeys are kept as pets and loved by families.

Male donkeys are called jacks and female donkeys are called jennies. When a jack and a horse have a baby, it is called a mule. Donkeys are very loyal and make great friends for people all over the world.

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