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How to Identify and Classify Donkeys - Test
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  • 1. What is the primary difference between a donkey and a horse?
A) Hoof size
B) Coat color
C) Ear length
D) Tail length
  • 2. What is the scientific name for the donkey?
A) Equus caballus
B) Equus ferus
C) Equus asinus
D) Equus zebra
  • 3. Which of the following is a common donkey color?
A) Gray
B) Palomino
C) Appaloosa
D) Pinto
  • 4. What is a male donkey called?
A) Jack
B) Stallion
C) Colt
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) Gelding
B) Jack
C) Hinny
D) Mule
  • 7. What is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse called?
A) Zorse
B) Donkey
C) Mule
D) Hinny
  • 8. What is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey called?
A) Mule
B) Zonkey
C) Hinny
D) Horse
  • 9. Which donkey breed is known for its large size?
A) Miniature Mediterranean
B) American Spotted
C) Poitou
D) Mammoth Jack
  • 10. Which donkey breed is characterized by its long, shaggy coat?
A) Standard
B) Catalan
C) Mammoth Jack
D) Poitou
  • 11. What is a characteristic vocalization of a donkey?
A) Whinny
B) Trumpet
C) Bray
D) Neigh
  • 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) 35-40 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 14. What type of climate are donkeys well-suited for?
A) Arid
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
  • 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) Drove
B) Herd
C) Pack
D) Flock
  • 17. What is the average height of a standard donkey?
A) 60-72 inches
B) 36-48 inches
C) 48-60 inches
D) 24-36 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) Large size
B) Curly coat
C) Spotted coat
D) Small size
  • 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 hybrid animal
B) A young donkey
C) A type of horse
D) Spanish word for donkey
  • 22. Why do donkeys have a better sense of self-preservation than horses?
A) More aggressive
B) Slower to react to danger
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) Equine influenza
C) Colic
D) Ringworm
  • 24. How does a donkey's behavior differ from that of a horse when facing a perceived threat?
A) Stands its ground
B) Flees immediately
C) Plays dead
D) Charges at the threat
  • 25. Which country is the Poitou donkey breed from?
A) England
B) France
C) Spain
D) Italy
  • 26. What physical characteristic is unique to the Poitou donkey?
A) Short smooth coat
B) Spotted 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) Long ears
B) Height under 36 inches
C) Black color
D) Shaggy coat
  • 28. What is a common characteristic of the Catalan donkey?
A) Small size and agility
B) Spotted coat pattern
C) Short ears
D) Large size and strength
  • 29. How many chromosomes does a donkey have?
A) 64
B) 63
C) 62
D) 61
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