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Small flock of domestic donkeys

Domestic donkey

A welcoming committee with heat-dissipating ears

  1. The domestic donkey descends from the African wild ass, which today only exists in a few places in Northeast Africa, and is among the rarest mammals on Earth.

  2. The donkey is in the same family as horses and zebras

  3. It is estimated that the first donkeys were domesticated around 10,000-12,000 years ago.

  4. On hot days, donkeys cool themselves down by releasing heat through their long ears.

  5. The donkeys are the first animals you see when you enter the park, as they are so good at welcoming you guests.

Meet the badgers at Maglemermarken.

Park the car on the grass.
Do not feed the donkeys.

The domestic donkeys on Maglemermarken

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The whole world

25-50 years

200-400 kg

79-160 cm

12 months

1 foal (rarely 2)

Not threatened

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