How to Identify and Classify Donkeys
  • 1. What is the primary difference between a donkey and a horse?
A) Coat color
B) Hoof size
C) Tail length
D) Ear length
  • 2. What is the scientific name for the donkey?
A) Equus ferus
B) Equus asinus
C) Equus zebra
D) Equus caballus
  • 3. Which of the following is a common donkey color?
A) Gray
B) Pinto
C) Palomino
D) Appaloosa
  • 4. What is a male donkey called?
A) Stallion
B) Gelding
C) Jack
D) Colt
  • 5. What is a female donkey called?
A) Filly
B) Mare
C) Dam
D) Jenny
  • 6. What is a castrated male donkey called?
A) Gelding
B) Mule
C) Hinny
D) Jack
  • 7. What is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse called?
A) Hinny
B) Mule
C) Donkey
D) Zorse
  • 8. What is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey called?
A) Hinny
B) Mule
C) Horse
D) Zonkey
  • 9. Which donkey breed is known for its large size?
A) Poitou
B) Mammoth Jack
C) Miniature Mediterranean
D) American Spotted
  • 10. Which donkey breed is characterized by its long, shaggy coat?
A) Standard
B) Poitou
C) Mammoth Jack
D) Catalan
  • 11. What is a characteristic vocalization of a donkey?
A) Bray
B) Whinny
C) Neigh
D) Trumpet
  • 12. Which of these is a common use for donkeys?
A) Racing
B) Pack animal
C) Dressage
D) Polo
  • 13. What is a donkey's typical lifespan?
A) 15-20 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 35-40 years
  • 14. What type of climate are donkeys well-suited for?
A) Tropical
B) Arid
C) Arctic
D) Temperate
  • 15. Donkeys are often used for guarding what animal?
A) Sheep
B) Cattle
C) Pigs
D) Goats
  • 16. What is a group of donkeys called?
A) Drove
B) Flock
C) Herd
D) Pack
  • 17. What is the average height of a standard donkey?
A) 60-72 inches
B) 36-48 inches
C) 48-60 inches
D) 24-36 inches
  • 18. Which feature helps donkeys conserve water in arid environments?
A) Efficient kidneys
B) Large lungs
C) Small hooves
D) Thick coat
  • 19. What is a key characteristic of the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey?
A) Spotted coat
B) Small size
C) Large size
D) Curly coat
  • 20. What type of diet is best suited for donkeys?
A) High sugar, low fiber
B) High protein, low fiber
C) High fiber, low protein
D) High fat, low protein
  • 21. What is a 'burro'?
A) A hybrid animal
B) Spanish word for donkey
C) A type of horse
D) A young donkey
  • 22. Why do donkeys have a better sense of self-preservation than horses?
A) More aggressive
B) Slower to react to danger
C) Faster to react to danger
D) Less intelligent
  • 23. What is a common health problem in donkeys related to their hooves?
A) Colic
B) Ringworm
C) Laminitis
D) Equine influenza
  • 24. How does a donkey's behavior differ from that of a horse when facing a perceived threat?
A) Stands its ground
B) Plays dead
C) Flees immediately
D) Charges at the threat
  • 25. Which country is the Poitou donkey breed from?
A) Spain
B) England
C) Italy
D) France
  • 26. What physical characteristic is unique to the Poitou donkey?
A) White blaze on face
B) Long matted coat
C) Short smooth coat
D) Spotted coat
  • 27. What is a key characteristic to look for when identifying a miniature donkey?
A) Long ears
B) Height under 36 inches
C) Shaggy coat
D) Black color
  • 28. What is a common characteristic of the Catalan donkey?
A) Short ears
B) Small size and agility
C) Large size and strength
D) Spotted coat pattern
  • 29. How many chromosomes does a donkey have?
A) 64
B) 61
C) 63
D) 62
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