Donkeys

The donkey or ass is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus. The donkey has been used as a working animal for at least 5000 years. (Ref: Wikipedia) Lifespan: 25 – 30 years (In the wild) Gestation period: Female: 11 – 14 months Mass: 180 – 1,100 lbs (Adult) Height: 2.6 – 5.2 ft. (Adult, At the withers)