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4 quizzes and 40 trivia questions.
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  Confounded Asinine Names!   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten terms re donkeys & mules (asinines) that confuse and even exasperate people like a stubborn ass! Even if you don't know all the terms, you may be able to deduce unfamiliar words if you can place just some of them. Let's go; yah mule!
Average, 10 Qns, gracious1, Jun 19 20
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gracious1 gold member
Jun 19 20
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  The Dependable Donkey   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Donkeys were the original beasts of burden, working as pack animals in Ancient Egypt to gold mines in North America. Today they have many more uses. Learn some interesting facts on just how versatile and intelligent these animals are.
Tough, 10 Qns, Squisher, Jun 10 09
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Squisher
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  The Marvelous Mule   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mules, mules, mules! Take this quiz to learn about the marvelous, gorgeously different mule!
Average, 10 Qns, Morrigan, Jan 03 21
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Morrigan
Jan 03 21
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  Donkeys and Mules    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about donkeys? Find out by taking my quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, baileylizzie, Oct 09 20
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baileylizzie
Oct 09 20
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Donkeys and Mules Trivia Questions
1. A typical donkey herd is led by what dominant individual?

From Quiz The Dependable Donkey

Answer: Male

A dominant male, called a jack, will typically lead a herd of about 15 jennies and several foals. The jack is the sire of all the foals. Other males may also live with the herd, but the dominant male protects the herd and makes the decisions for the group.

2. A donkey can hear another donkey call 3 km away. What is the name of this distinctive sound?

From Quiz The Dependable Donkey

Answer: A bray

The donkey's distinctive call is a raspy, brassy bray usually heard as "aw-Hee, aw-Hee". Because wild donkeys don't live in tight herds, they have developed loud vocalizations in order to keep track of one another.

3. What is a female donkey called?

From Quiz Donkeys and Mules

Answer: Jenny

Male donkeys are called Jacks.

4. What is the general disposition of the donkey?

From Quiz The Dependable Donkey

Answer: Kind, gentle and placid

It's because of the calm and gentle nature of donkeys that they are used in riding programs for the disabled. They are also affectionate and make great pets for children.

5. What is a hinny?

From Quiz Donkeys and Mules

Answer: A horse stallion crossed with a female donkey

Mules are stronger than hinnys and hinnys have a reputation of being stubborn.

6. Donkeys and horses belong to the same family and share a lot of characteristics, but what are some notable differences between them?

From Quiz The Dependable Donkey

Answer: These are all notable differences.

Large ears dissipate the heat and help donkeys keep cool. Their larger eyes also give them better peripheral vision. The coat of a donkey is longer and coarser than that of a horse. Their fur is not waterproof so protection from rain and harsh weather is needed. The gestation period for a jenny ranges from 11-14 months, with the average length being 12 months. Typically horses carry their foals for 11 months.

7. Which American President acquired two Catalonian donkeys from Spain, which he then used to produce some of the first mules in America?

From Quiz The Marvelous Mule

Answer: George Washington

George Washington saw the value in the mule market and tried to act upon it. Unfortunately, at the time, Spain prohibited the acquisition of any Catalonian jacks. Two were sent to George Washington as a gift from the King of Spain. However, one died in transit. The other, a jack named "Royal Gift" went on to create many, many mules.

8. How long is a donkey's pregnancy (gestation) on average?

From Quiz Donkeys and Mules

Answer: 12 months

In the wild, donkey foals must develop quickly so they can keep up with the herd while they walk on to find edible food. Pregnancies can last from 11 to 14 months.

9. What will happen if you overfeed a donkey?

From Quiz The Dependable Donkey

Answer: It will develop permanent deposits of fat in unsightly places.

Donkeys are desert animals and can gain weight easily. A fat donkey will develop a "roll" on the neck, and pockets of fat on the barrel and over the hips. Unfortunately, once the fat deposits are there they are usually permanent. If the neck roll of fat gets too heavy, it will even flop over to one side.

10. What is the hallmark of donkey intelligence?

From Quiz The Dependable Donkey

Answer: Their incredible memory

Donkeys have amazing memories that allow them to negotiate mountain paths because they remember obstacles faced. In addition, according to the site, http://www.mikesdonkeys.co.uk/facts.html, donkeys can recognize areas and other familiar donkeys for up to 25 years. Others concur that donkeys have long term memories much like elephants: http://www.ehow.com/how_2077755_keep-donkey-as-pet.html.

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