Jerusalem donkey

INTRODUCTION

Domesticated over 5000 years ago, donkeys have been used to move large and heavy items for man. A very strong animal, used first in Egypt and the Middle East. Annie and Dooley are our pair of donkeys. They are still very young and playful and are both loving all the attention from our visitors.

GALLERY

FAST FACTS

Scientific Name:

Equus asinus asinus

Status:

Domesticated

Size:

Up to 200 cm

Weight:

250 Kg

Life Span in Wild:

30 - 50 years

Habitat:

Grassland

Diet:

Herbivore

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ME

What Do I Eat?

Grasses, leaves, bark, stems

Where Do I Live?

Worldwide

Do I Have Any Predators?

Non specific

How Do I Live?

Crepuscular, rest during hottest part of the day.

Why Am I Endangered?

No threats