What is a donkey?
Q: What is a donkey?
A: A donkey is a mammal in the Equidae family that has been domesticated and used as a working animal for at least 5000 years.
Q: What is the wild ancestor of the donkey?
A: The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus.
Q: Are there other wild asses in different parts of the world?
A: Yes, there are a number of other wild asses in different parts of the world.
Q: What is the correct name for the domesticated donkey?
A: The correct name for the domesticated donkey is a "donkey."
Q: Can donkeys have hybrid children with horses?
A: Yes, donkeys can have hybrid children with horses.
Q: What is the child of a female horse and a male donkey called?
A: The child of a female horse and a male donkey is called a "mule."
Q: Which hybrid, mules or hinnies, is more common and has been used for transportation?
A: Mules are more common and have been used for transportation.
