The donkey is a domesticated equine. It derives from the African wild ass, Equus africanus, and may be classified either as a subspecies thereof, Equus africanus asinus, or as a separate species, Equus asinus. It was domesticated in Africa some 5000–7000 years ago, and has been used mainly as a working animal since that time.
Similar species: Odd-toed Ungulates
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Uploaded Feb 18, 2024. Captured Feb 15, 2024 10:18 in Pipeline Canyon Trail, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA.