The Common Donkey is a species of ungulate, herbivorous mammal belonging to the Equidae family.

Often compared to the horse, the donkey has its own morphological characteristics that clearly differentiate it from its cousin, its long ears being its most easily identifiable attribute.

These give him a particularly acute sense of hearing, which, together with a wide field of vision and a highly developed sense of smell, give him a good perception of the world around him.

Baudet is the name given to the breeding male. Female donkeys give birth to a foal after a twelve-month gestation period.

It can stand up and run shortly after birth.

The donkey can also hybridize with other equids, for example with the mare to give birth to a new animal, the mule.