Since many of us no longer live in small agricultural societies, while you might be familiar with the idea of a mule, you might not know about the specifics of the actual animal. Beyond its use as a ...

Kem Ormond takes a nostalgic look at Kiwi life with a rural twist. In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found historical newspaper articles on donkeys and mules. Donkeys, mules, horses, and even zebras ...

Also known as a burro, the donkey is a hoofed mammal that belongs to the Equidae family. Donkeys have a long and fascinating ...

Mules are one of nature’s most fascinating hybrids, blending the best qualities of two very distinct species: horses and donkeys. By combining the speed and strength of horses with the resilience and ...

These days, the mention of a carthorse or mule plowing a field would transport many people back in time to an era of ...

Donkeys and mules are hardier and live longer than horses, but still have health problems. They need good care, just like horses, and have a few health issues unique to their kind. Carl Lind, DVM, who ...

I used to get letters from a donkey. The donkey wasn’t my choice — my grandparents actually picked out Muffin the Mule, technically half horse, from a donkey rescue and adopted her in my name. But in ...