Know Your Donkeys & Mules (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Fox Chapel Publishers International, 2020
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Paperback. Did you know that the Bourbonnais Donkey drinks 4 gallons of water a day? Discover interesting facts about 24 breeds, including their appearance, history and breeding, and uses in agriculture and tourism. From the critically endangered Abyssinian, to the speedy Onager who can run at 40 MPH over a 15-mile stretch, this fascinating guide will turn both young and old into a donkey and mule enthusiast. Donkeys really aren't stubborn; they just have a strong instinct for self-preservation! Adults and kids alike will enjoy learning about the many characteristics of these gentle and docile animals. Did you know that the Bourbonnais Donkey drinks 4 gallons of water a day? Discover interesting facts about 24 breeds, including their appearance, history and breeding, and uses in agriculture and tourism. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Seller Inventory # 9781912158560
- Title
- Know Your Donkeys & Mules (Paperback)
- Author
- Jack Byard
- Publisher
- Fox Chapel Publishers International
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1912158566
- ISBN 13
- 9781912158560
Do you know your donkeys?
- 35 breeds of donkeys and mules, each with its own two-page spread
- Fun facts highlighting each donkey's characteristics, color, size, history, capabilities, and more
- High-quality full-page photo of each breed of donkey or mule, showing their distinctive looks and personalities
- Compact 5x7 pocket size is easy and fun to flip through to get interesting info fast
- Kids love it for the photos of adorable donkeys, but grown-ups are sure to learn a lot, too
Did you know that the Bourbonnais donkey drinks 4 gallons of water a day? Or that the Poitou is one of the rarest breeds in the world? How about that the Belgian Draft Mule is the only animal that can see where it is planting its back feet?
In this pocket-sized guide, you'll discover loads of fascinating facts about 35 breeds of donkeys (also known as burros or asses) and mules, including their appearance, history, breeding, and work in agriculture and tourism. From the critically endangered Abyssinian to the speedy Onager who can run at 40 miles per hour over a 15-mile stretch, inside this book, you'll find everything you need to identify a breed—including a full-page photo of each one! This fun and engaging guide is sure to turn both young and old into donkey enthusiasts!
Used in the past for farming, carrying equipment, or transportation, it is difficult to imagine where we might have been without donkeys and mules. With their traditional jobs gone, today's donkeys and mules are playing new roles in tourism and animal-assisted therapies.
From Ethiopia to the Grand Canyon, from Mongolia to the island of Sardinia, you'll learn essential facts about 35 breeds of these fantastic animals, and soon you'll be able to say you Know Your Donkeys and Mules!
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