Since many of us no longer live in small agricultural societies, while you might be familiar with the idea of a mule, you might not know about the specifics of the actual animal. Beyond its use as a ...

Have you ever heard that you’re as stubborn as a mule? Or that something has been a certain way for donkey’s years? So, why are these animals used in these phrases and what’s the difference between ...

In response to Jim Wissler’s letter Aug. 24 concerning mules: Technically a Jack is an uncastrated donkey and a Jenny or Jennet is a female donkey, also fertile. A John is a male mule, a cross between ...

Do you know the difference between a donkey and burro? Better yet, a donkey and a mule? How about an ass? Curious minds Monday wondered about such critical issues during our Grand Rapids Press morning ...

Established in 1981 by several Low Country donkey and mule owners the association was intended to bring donkey and mule lovers together and show the rest of the state how wonderful these patient, ...

HORSE haemoglobin has been shown to consist of two components with different electrophoretic mobilities at pH 8.6 (refs. 1 and 2). In the donkey a single haemoglobin is present, corresponding in ...