Donkey
Equus asinus
About the Donkey
The donkey or ass (Equus africanus asinus) is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus. The donkey has been used as a working animal for at least 5000 years. There are more than 40 million donkeys in the world, mostly in underdeveloped countries, where they are used principally as draught or pack animals. Working donkeys are often associated with those living at...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 14,700 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Donkey?
The scientific name of the Donkey is Equus asinus.
How many Donkey sightings have been recorded?
14,700 observations of the Donkey have been recorded on iNaturalist.
14,700
observations on iNaturalist
