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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) Tail length
B) Hoof size
C) Ear length
D) Coat color
  • 2. What is the scientific name for the donkey?
A) Equus ferus
B) Equus zebra
C) Equus caballus
D) Equus asinus
  • 3. Which of the following is a common donkey color?
A) Palomino
B) Pinto
C) Appaloosa
D) Gray
  • 4. What is a male donkey called?
A) Colt
B) Jack
C) Gelding
D) Stallion
  • 5. What is a female donkey called?
A) Filly
B) Mare
C) Jenny
D) Dam
  • 6. What is a castrated male donkey called?
A) Mule
B) Jack
C) Hinny
D) Gelding
  • 7. What is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse called?
A) Donkey
B) Zorse
C) Hinny
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) Miniature Mediterranean
B) Poitou
C) Mammoth Jack
D) American Spotted
  • 10. Which donkey breed is characterized by its long, shaggy coat?
A) Standard
B) Mammoth Jack
C) Catalan
D) Poitou
  • 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) Dressage
C) Pack animal
D) Racing
  • 13. What is a donkey's typical lifespan?
A) 25-30 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 35-40 years
  • 14. What type of climate are donkeys well-suited for?
A) Tropical
B) Arid
C) Temperate
D) Arctic
  • 15. Donkeys are often used for guarding what animal?
A) Pigs
B) Sheep
C) Goats
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) 48-60 inches
B) 24-36 inches
C) 36-48 inches
D) 60-72 inches
  • 18. Which feature helps donkeys conserve water in arid environments?
A) Thick coat
B) Efficient kidneys
C) Small hooves
D) Large lungs
  • 19. What is a key characteristic of the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey?
A) Curly coat
B) Large size
C) Small size
D) Spotted coat
  • 20. What type of diet is best suited for donkeys?
A) High fat, low protein
B) High protein, low fiber
C) High sugar, 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) Slower to react to danger
C) Faster to react to danger
D) More aggressive
  • 23. What is a common health problem in donkeys related to their hooves?
A) Colic
B) Laminitis
C) Equine influenza
D) Ringworm
  • 24. How does a donkey's behavior differ from that of a horse when facing a perceived threat?
A) Charges at the threat
B) Flees immediately
C) Plays dead
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) 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) 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) 62
B) 61
C) 64
D) 63
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