Equus Asinus
Conservation Status: Not Evaluated
Habitat: Savannas or grasslands
Height: 30-36″
Weight: 225-350 lbs
Average Lifespan: 25-35 years
Gestation Period: 11.5-13 months
-The term “donkey” comes from dun (the usual grayish-brown color) and the suffix “ky” meaning small
-Male donkeys are called “jacks” and female are called “jennets” or “jennies”
-Donkeys communicate by braying, a sound also known as a “hee-haw”
-Have small, cupped hooves allowing them to be very agile in climbing steep slopes
-Domestic donkeys interact well with other livestock animals
-Donkeys can go for a long periods without drinking, and can lose up to 30% of their body weight in water without negative consequences