The study of genetic diversity and phylogenetics in donkey breeds has rapidly evolved, providing profound insights into breed origins, evolutionary relationships and the domestication process. By ...

Donkeys are domesticated members of the Equidae family. They’re well known for their harsh braying noises and stubborn nature. They diverged from their wild cousin, the African wild ass, about 5,000 ...

Making friends as an adult is hard, but helping your animals make friends? That can be even harder! Unless you're pals with someone who also has the same kind of pet you do, it can be difficult to ...

WITH A FIRST name like Melody, it seems appropriate that Sequim’s self-proclaimed “Donkey whisperer” Melody Johnson has a mini-donkey who is a crooner. It’s true, little Maximus is an extroverted ...

In December, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health contracted with the Texas-based nonprofit Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue to rescue and relocate wild burros from an unincorporated ...

Brooke East Africa Veterinary and Animal Welfare assistant officers Brian Mwaura and Samantha Opere talking to donkey owners on donkey care and wellness. [David Gichuru, Standard] When 32-year-old ...

SAN ANTERO, Colombia — Colombians are proud of their culture — and their quirks. That's why the country holds annual festivals celebrating everything from coffee, flowers and a local version of the ...