URBANA, Ill. – Nothing I’ve read about the Baudet du Poitou donkeys prepares me for my first sight of them. They are girthy, with massive round bellies and oversized ears that swoop forward and back, ...
Donkeys and mules, often confused, possess distinct origins and traits. Donkeys, native to Africa, are resilient species valued for endurance. Mules, a hybrid of male donkey and female horse, inherit ...