Poitou Donkey
Mikey was born in 1996 and came to live at The Zoo in April 2004. Molly was born in 2011 and has lived at The Zoo since 2014. Mikey is a Poitou donkey purebred, while Molly is a hybrid.
Scientific name
Equus asinus
Lifespan
30-40 years
Range
Poitou donkeys orginated in the Poitou region of France, and were bred for their size and strength.
Diet
Hay, grass and grain
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Endangered
Threats in the Wild
These donkeys have been the focus of conservation efforts due to their staggeringly low numbers in the 1970s.
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