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 May 6, 2015. Captured Jul 6, 2014 07:27 in U.S. 95, Goldfield, NV 89013, USA.