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Donkey

Equus africanus asinus

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Horse-like mammals with sparse-er mane. Beasts of burden.

Habitat:

This one was grazing in a wildlife sanctuary.

Notes:

No rope around neck. Not hobbled. Most likely belongs to local villagers. May end up as prey to tigers and other big cats.

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Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
Hema Shah HI! Not in Bandipur/Mudumalai sanctuary where this picture was taken. I have one of a pig running around on a New Delhi road...
HemaShah
I love donkeys. Are there any pigs around?

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedMay 15, 2014

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