In the horse family, donkeys, mules, and ponies can be differentiated ... They are descended from the African wild ass and were domesticated around 5,000 years ago in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Donkeys, however, evolved in harsher environments with less food. Wild donkey males hold territories to attract females, and ...

as part of the 60th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo.The Bonanza featured mules and donkeys in its long-ear division of all colors and sizes. It was also open to horses. Dairy cattle and ...