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The African wild ass, aka African wild donkey, is presumed to be the ancestor of the domestic donkey. They are a wild member of the horse family, Equidae. These ungulates face the threat of hunting for food and medicinal purposes. For instance, their body parts and soup made from bones […]

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The Indian wild donkey, aka wild ass, Ghudkhur, Khur, or Indian onager (in the local Gujarati language), can primarily be found in Gujarat, in the Indian subcontinent. These donkeys prefer saline deserts, shrublands, and arid grasslands. Recent numbers show their populations slowly increasing. However, they are still listed as Near […]

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A mule is the creation of the interbreeding of a male donkey “Jack” and a female horse “mare”. Mules are 1 of the most frequently utilized working animals in the world and are highly sought after for their durability and gentle disposition. The proper name for a mule is a […]

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