28 November, 2011

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DONKEYS :

1. Donkeys are in fact a highly intelligent animal despite popular misconception.

2. Donkeys can live for over 50 years and they are quite stronger than horses.

3. Donkeys have an incredible memory - they can recognise areas and other donkeys they were with up to 25 years ago.

4. Donkeys have a reputation for STUBBORNNESS but this is due to their highly developed sense of self preservation. It is difficult to force or frighten a donkey into doing something it sees as contrary to its own best interest or safety.

5. 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.

6. Donkeys in a herd groom each other in the same way as monkeys and chimps do.

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