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