donkey

donkey, (Equus asinus), domestic ass belonging to the horse family, Equidae, and descended from the African wild ass (Equus africanus). donkey kong country It is known to have been used as a beast of burden since 4000 bce The average donkey stands 101 6 cm (40 inches) at the shoulder and weighs about 250 kg (551 pounds), but different breeds vary greatly