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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 miles. With their traditional jobs gone, today’s donkeys and mules are playing new roles in tourism and animal-assisted therapies.

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