The donkey or ass is a domesticated equine. It derives from the African wild ass, Equus africanus, and may be classified either as a subspecies thereof, Equus africanus asinus, or as a separate species, Equus asinus.
Term for young: foal
Lifespan: 27 – 40 years
Gestation period: 11 – 14 months
Collective noun: coffle, drove, herd, pace
Speed: 24 km/h (Maximum)
Mass: 80 – 480 kg (Adult)