Meet the Mini-Donkey
Unlike many other miniature breeds (such as toy poodles), the miniature donkey is not a bred-down version of a larger donkey. Their small size is natural. Miniature donkeys are not more than 36 inches (91 centimeters) tall, measured from the highest point of the withers to the ground. Miniatures weigh 200 to 450 pounds (91 to 204 kilograms). Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia and were first imported into the United States in 1929.
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About the Mini-Donkey
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Height | Not more than 36 Inches (91 cm) |
| Weight | 200 – 450 lbs (91 – 204 kg) |
| Diet | Miniature donkeys eat a diet of hay, chaff, pellets, and grass cuttings. |
| Gestation Period | 12 Months |
| Life Span | Average life span being 33 years. |
| Threats | While they may deter some predators, they can also become targets for larger predators or packs of dogs that see them as potential threats or prey. |
