Since many of us no longer live in small agricultural societies, while you might be familiar with the idea of a mule, you might not know about the specifics of the actual animal. Beyond its use as a ...

Have you ever heard that you’re as stubborn as a mule? Or that something has been a certain way for donkey’s years? So, why are these animals used in these phrases and what’s the difference between ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Donkeys ...

In response to Jim Wissler’s letter Aug. 24 concerning mules: Technically a Jack is an uncastrated donkey and a Jenny or Jennet is a female donkey, also fertile. A John is a male mule, a cross between ...

That’s not what they meant by putting an “ass” in a diaper. A pampered UK donkey named Kye acts just like a dog after being rescued and raised alongside a family’s pet pooches. “He’s certainly a ...