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How to Identify and Classify Donkeys
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  • 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 ferus
C) Equus caballus
D) Equus asinus
  • 3. Which of the following is a common donkey color?
A) Pinto
B) Palomino
C) Gray
D) Appaloosa
  • 4. What is a male donkey called?
A) Colt
B) Stallion
C) Jack
D) Gelding
  • 5. What is a female donkey called?
A) Dam
B) Jenny
C) Filly
D) Mare
  • 6. What is a castrated male donkey called?
A) Mule
B) Gelding
C) Hinny
D) Jack
  • 7. What is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse called?
A) Hinny
B) Mule
C) Zorse
D) Donkey
  • 8. What is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey called?
A) Horse
B) Zonkey
C) Mule
D) Hinny
  • 9. Which donkey breed is known for its large size?
A) Poitou
B) American Spotted
C) Mammoth Jack
D) Miniature Mediterranean
  • 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) Polo
B) Racing
C) Dressage
D) Pack animal
  • 13. What is a donkey's typical lifespan?
A) 10-15 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 35-40 years
  • 14. What type of climate are donkeys well-suited for?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Tropical
D) Arid
  • 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) Herd
B) Flock
C) Pack
D) Drove
  • 17. What is the average height of a standard donkey?
A) 36-48 inches
B) 48-60 inches
C) 60-72 inches
D) 24-36 inches
  • 18. Which feature helps donkeys conserve water in arid environments?
A) Small hooves
B) Efficient kidneys
C) Large lungs
D) Thick coat
  • 19. What is a key characteristic of the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey?
A) Curly coat
B) Spotted coat
C) Small size
D) Large size
  • 20. What type of diet is best suited for donkeys?
A) High fat, low protein
B) High sugar, low fiber
C) High protein, low fiber
D) High fiber, low protein
  • 21. What is a 'burro'?
A) A young donkey
B) Spanish word for donkey
C) A hybrid animal
D) A type of horse
  • 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) Equine influenza
B) Ringworm
C) Colic
D) Laminitis
  • 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) Stands its ground
D) Charges at the threat
  • 25. Which country is the Poitou donkey breed from?
A) France
B) Spain
C) England
D) Italy
  • 26. What physical characteristic is unique to the Poitou donkey?
A) Spotted coat
B) Short smooth coat
C) White blaze on face
D) Long matted coat
  • 27. What is a key characteristic to look for when identifying a miniature donkey?
A) Height under 36 inches
B) Shaggy coat
C) Long ears
D) Black color
  • 28. What is a common characteristic of the Catalan donkey?
A) Small size and agility
B) Large size and strength
C) Spotted coat pattern
D) Short ears
  • 29. How many chromosomes does a donkey have?
A) 63
B) 61
C) 64
D) 62
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