Mediterranean Miniature Donkey
Origin: Sardinia and Sicily

Latin Name: Equus africanus asinus

Habitat: Domestically bred

Diet: Grasses, hay and mineral supplements

Lifespan: Up to 35 years

Average Size: Height: 91cm., Weight: 160Kg.

Characteristics:

Mediterranean Miniature donkeys are very social animals constantly seeking attention from owners with friendly nudges, brays and funny sounds.  They have a variety of coat shades with dorsal stripes and shoulder crosses, dark ear marks, white mussels and eye rings and a white belly and inner leg.  Donkey’s eyes are much larger in proportion to their size than horses.