Sardinian donkey mare and foal, France May 8, 2026

Few animals have matched humanity"s quiet resilience quite like the donkey. Donkeys have worked alongside people for thousands of years, prized for their endurance, sharp memory and sure-footed confidence on rugged ground.

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