Fun Donkey Facts
- Mules are a product of breeding a male donkey with a female horse. Hinnies are bred from female donkeys and male horses. Mules are considered the stronger and more desirable cross. Mules and hinnies are sterile.
- A male donkey is called a Jack. A female donkey is called a Jennet or Jenny. Their offspring are foals.
- Wild donkey herds are small and use their loud bray to keep in contact with each other over long distances.
- George Washington is responsible for the first breeding of Mammoth Jacks in the United States.
- If well cared for, donkeys can live for more than 40 years.
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