03/21/2025
15 fun facts about donkeys:
1. A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size
2. Donkeys can see all four legs at the same time
3. Donkeys can vary wildly in size, from 26 inches to 68 inches tall
4. A donkey's bray can carry up to 60 miles in the desert
5. Donkeys have an incredibly efficient digestive system, using 95% of what they eat.
6. Donkeys don't like to be in the rain for long periods of time because their fur isn't waterproof.
7. Donkeys have been used as draft animals for at least 5,000 years and they are still a lifeline for families in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. South
8. Healthy donkeys can live into their 50s
9. A blind donkey often bonds with a sighted donkey who will act as a guide.
10. Donkeys can have a calming influence on other animals
11. Donkeys are highly intelligent with a keen sense of curiosity
12. Donkeys are not stubborn but can be reluctant to do anything that could be dangerous - they think things through before deciding what to do
13. Donkeys are extremely agile and can traverse difficult terrain
14. Donkeys are very social and form strong bonds - you will often see pairs of best friends within a herd
15. Donkeys are different from horses in their physiology, communication, thinking and behavior - they do their best with other donkeys as companions.
