Donkey Facts

- A male donkey is called a jack.

- A female donkey is called a jennet.

- A young donkey is called a foal.

- China has the largest donkey population in the world, about 11 million.

- Donkeys have a life span of 25 years or more.

- A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

- Donkey and Burro are nicknames for ass.

- Donkeys can carry 20-30% of their body weight.