donkey

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. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Equus asinus

Lifespan: 25 – 30 years (In the wild)

Family: Equidae

Gestation period: 11 – 14 months

Mass: 80 – 480 kg (Adult)

Did you know: Donkeys vary considerably in size, depending on breed and management. kiddle.co