How to Identify and Classify Donkeys - Test
  • 1. What is the primary difference between a donkey and a horse?
A) Coat color
B) Hoof size
C) Ear length
D) Tail length
  • 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) Appaloosa
C) Pinto
D) Palomino
  • 4. What is a male donkey called?
A) Stallion
B) Jack
C) Gelding
D) Colt
  • 5. What is a female donkey called?
A) Mare
B) Dam
C) Jenny
D) Filly
  • 6. What is a castrated male donkey called?
A) Gelding
B) Hinny
C) Jack
D) Mule
  • 7. What is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse called?
A) Mule
B) Hinny
C) Zorse
D) Donkey
  • 8. What is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey called?
A) Horse
B) Mule
C) Zonkey
D) Hinny
  • 9. Which donkey breed is known for its large size?
A) Miniature Mediterranean
B) Poitou
C) American Spotted
D) Mammoth Jack
  • 10. Which donkey breed is characterized by its long, shaggy coat?
A) Catalan
B) Standard
C) Poitou
D) Mammoth Jack
  • 11. What is a characteristic vocalization of a donkey?
A) Bray
B) Trumpet
C) Neigh
D) Whinny
  • 12. Which of these is a common use for donkeys?
A) Polo
B) Dressage
C) Pack animal
D) Racing
  • 13. What is a donkey's typical lifespan?
A) 35-40 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 25-30 years
  • 14. What type of climate are donkeys well-suited for?
A) Arid
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arctic
  • 15. Donkeys are often used for guarding what animal?
A) Goats
B) Cattle
C) Pigs
D) Sheep
  • 16. What is a group of donkeys called?
A) Herd
B) Flock
C) Pack
D) Drove
  • 17. What is the average height of a standard donkey?
A) 36-48 inches
B) 24-36 inches
C) 60-72 inches
D) 48-60 inches
  • 18. Which feature helps donkeys conserve water in arid environments?
A) Efficient kidneys
B) Small hooves
C) Large lungs
D) Thick coat
  • 19. What is a key characteristic of the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey?
A) Large size
B) Small size
C) Curly coat
D) Spotted coat
  • 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 young donkey
C) Spanish word for donkey
D) A type of horse
  • 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) Ringworm
B) Laminitis
C) Colic
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) Italy
B) Spain
C) France
D) England
  • 26. What physical characteristic is unique to the Poitou donkey?
A) Long matted coat
B) Spotted coat
C) White blaze on face
D) Short smooth coat
  • 27. What is a key characteristic to look for when identifying a miniature donkey?
A) Long ears
B) Shaggy coat
C) Height under 36 inches
D) Black color
  • 28. What is a common characteristic of the Catalan donkey?
A) Large size and strength
B) Small size and agility
C) Spotted coat pattern
D) Short ears
  • 29. How many chromosomes does a donkey have?
A) 64
B) 63
C) 62
D) 61
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