Donkeys interesting facts

Donkeys interesting
facts:

- Donkeys were first domesticated around 4500 years
ago. In those days having a donkey were a status symbol of their
owners’ wealth, almost like having a Rolls Royce today.

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Donkeys can live for over 50 years.

- Donkeys do not have natural
‘waterproof’ coats like horses. Therefore donkeys need access to
shelter.


- Donkeys are very strong and intelligent animals.
Donkeys have an incredible memory - they can recognise other donkeys
or animals, or even areas they were at - up to 25 years ago.

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Donkeys milk was once valued as a medicine and was given to premature
babies, sick children and to people suffering from tuberculosis. The
milk of a donkey contains much more sugar and protein than cow’s
milk and also has less fat.

- Donkeys originate from desert areas
of the Earth. In the desert environment a donkey is able to hear the
call of another donkey 60 miles away, because donkeys have far larger
ears than horses. Their large ears also help keep them cool.


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The Roman Army moved donkeys into Northern Europe. The Romans were
using them in agriculture, vineyards and as pack animals. Donkeys
came to England with the Roman invasion of Britain.

- Donkeys
don't like being kept on their own. A single donkey will live quite
happily even with some goats.

- Donkeys have a very tough and
complex digestive system. It could break down almost inedible
vegetation and at the same time extract and save as much moisture as
possible.