INTRESTING FACT ABOUT DONKEY

• For thousands of years donkeys have been the 'helping hooves' of humankind - they are the original beasts of burden.
• In many countries of the world, and in many situations, they are used as the preferred mode of transport.
• Donkeys can live for over 50 years
• Donkeys are very strong and intelligent
• Donkeys are not easily startled (unlike horses) and have a keen sense of curiosity.
• It is difficult to force or frighten a donkey into doing something it sees as contrary to its own best interest or safety.
• In the desert environment a donkey is able to hear the call of another donkey 60 miles away, they have far larger ears than horses.
• Their large ears also help keep them cool.
• Food is scarce in the desert, donkeys utilise 95% of what they eat which means their manure is not a very good fertilizer for land. Their digestive system can break down inedible vegetation and extract moisture from food more efficiently.
• They don't like the rain and being out in it for long periods can damage their health as their fur is not waterproof.