Donkey [Equus africanus asinus] • Lyle WA • 08/23/15

            Look at that Ass!

The donkey is a domesticated equine. It derives from the African wild ass, Equus africanus, and may be classified either as a subspecies thereof, Equus africanus asinus, or as a separate species, Equus asinus.  It was domesticated in Africa some 5000–7000 years ago, and has been used mainly as a working animal since that time.

There are more than 40 million donkeys in the world, mostly in underdeveloped countries, where they are used principally as draught or pack animals. While working donkeys are often associated with those living at or below subsistence, small numbers of donkeys or asses are kept for breeding or as pets in developed countries.

This particular donkey was just standing just off Washington Highway 14.  We were unsure if it was wild, or escaped from someone's property.  (Lyle, Washington - August 23, 2015)

(The things one finds while out railfanning...)

Taken in: United States / Washington / Wishram Heights (show map)

Taken on: August 23, 2015

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Donkey

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Camera: Nikon D7000, f/6.3, 1/640 sec, 200mm (=300mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D7000
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Focal Length:	200mm (35mm equivalent: 300mm)
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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