Donkey

Donkeys are also one of the most useful animals to humans. Some are utilized to guard goat or cattle herds. A donkey that has become attached to a herd would defend itself from canine predators like foxes, dogs, and coyotes much as it would one of its own. It spends the night sleeping among the animals and, upon hearing any unusual noises, will yell a warning to the herd before pursuing and frequently stomping the predator.

Donkeys are also often kept as stable companions for horses. Horses seem to get calmer around the donkey. The donkey is also widely used in assisted riding and learning programs, especially for the disabled, due to its affectionate and kind, patient nature. There are very few working donkeys in Britain today, however, in many developing countries a donkey is a person’s most prized possession being used to pull loads and carts and to work mills and wells.