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This is a remnant of a more stripy coat. Darwin noted the relative frequency of double shoulder stripes in donkeys and mules and all equids are prone to having stripes on their legs, especially Somali and Egyptian donkeys. A similar tendency can be seen in all species of tapir (very closely related to equids) at birth.
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EzraDonkeys' color genes contain primitive markings, those of which create a cross on their back. The cross is a combination of a dorsal strip and a transverse stripes. The dorsal stripe is the stripe that goes down their back, and the transverse stripes go over their withers (top of shoulders).
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Do all donkeys have a cross on their back?
yes they do all donkeys have it.
What is the name of the donkeys with crosses on their back?
All donkeys have crosses on their backs.
Do donkeys mate for life?
Donkeys are very social animals and can develop very strong emotional attachments with other animals including other donkeys. In the wild, male donkeys frequently live on their own and defend a territory so that they will have breeding rights to as many females as possible.
Do mules try to mate?
Mules (a cross-breed between a male donkey and a female horse) are usually bred (humans assist them in mating) with other mules. If left with other horses or donkeys, mules are also known to mate with stallions (both male horses and donkeys; male donkeys are commonly called "jacks") and mares (both female horses and donkeys; female donkeys are commonly called "jennies").
How are donkeys produce?
Donkeys reproduce by breeding with other donkeys.Mules and hinnies are a cross breed between donkeys and horses. If you breed a female horse and a male donkey, you get a mule. If you breed a female donkey and a male horse, you get a hinny.Read more: Are_all_donkeys_female
