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Know Your Donkeys & Mules (Old Pond Books) 35 Interesting Breeds from Abyssinian to Zedonk with Full-Page Photos, History, Appearance, Color, Size, Endangered Status, Origins, Work Tasks, and More
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Product Description 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! From the Back Cover From the critically endangered Abyssinian, to the speedy Onager, here is everything you need to identify the 35 most interesting breeds of donkeys and mules, including the essential facts about each one: Appearance, including colour and size History of the breed Its work in agriculture and tourism Used in the past for farming, carrying equipment, or for transport, 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. About the Author Jack Byard was born in Bradford in Yorkshire where he lived and worked all his life. He always had a deep affection for his rural heritage and so wrote his first book, Know Your Sheep, with a view to sharing with others the countryside that he loves.
