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 ...

Donkeys and mules are hardier and live longer than horses, but still have health problems. They need good care, just like horses, and have a few health issues unique to their kind. Carl Lind, DVM, who ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Donkeys ...

If so, stop by the fair this week. Bob Doxey, owner of Lazy BD Donkey Farm, is displaying his super-sized donkeys and mules. His featured donkey, Blue Mountain Highlander, is 15.1 hands tall, ...

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 ...

Mules were the preferred animal to pull Erie Canal boats because the combination of their donkey and horse parents gave them special assets. Few people are as familiar with the fine lines between ...