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