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While I wasn’t exactly intending on creating an animal series here on my blog, I can’t really argue against the fact that animal series, as of late, have absolutely become a central theme. I’m not mad about it, and I hope you aren’t, either; I figure there are so many animals that we share our planet with that it only makes sense to grant them some recognition and spread some awareness about general information specific to them.

Whenever I think about donkeys, I think about my dad. I realize that might sound like a rather odd correlation, but there is a reason for it; my dad loves, and has always loved donkeys. So much so, in fact, he has been throwing around the idea of getting a donkey for our farm for years. I suspect my mom is the only reason this has not yet come to fruition.

Donkeys are incredible creatures, and I highly encourage you to read the following information about them from spca.bc.ca.

“1. Donkeys belong to the Equidae family 

“The Equidae family also includes horses and zebras. Though they’re separate species today, they all share a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago. Because of their close relation, donkeys and horses can even breed together, their offspring is called a mule.   

“2. Donkeys have impressive memories 

“Donkeys can remember other animals, people, and places they’ve encountered, even years later. Their exceptional memory helps them navigate challenging environments and maintain lasting social bonds.  

“3. Donkeys are social animals  

“Donkeys form close, lifelong bonds with one another. Studies show that separation from a bonded partner can trigger high stress responses, affecting both their behavior and physical health. 

“4. Donkeys communicate through vocalizations 

“Donkeys use a variety of sounds, most famously their loud ‘bray’, to express emotion and communicate over long distances. They can vocalize while both inhaling and exhaling, allowing their call to carry as far as three kilometres,” the web page states.

Check back tomorrow for more.

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