How do donkeys and horses differ?

At first glance, donkeys and horses look fairly similar. Although they do have some things in common, these two creatures are quite distinct. They both belong to the genus Equus, but you'll find them easy to tell apart. read more

Donkeys and horses differ on a genetic level: horses have 64 chromosomes and donkeys have 62. When a horse is bred with a donkey to produce a mule (male donkey, female horse) or a hinny (male horse, female donkey), the offspring have 63 chromosomes. read more

One of the peculiar things that differ is that horses flee when they sense danger. A donkey freezes. That has to do with the fact that horses lived on the plains and donkeys in he mountains, flee would give them the risk to fall from the mountain. Also the danger could come frome more sides for them. People say: Stubborn as a donkey. read more

Horses tend to have shorter ears and longer faces than the other mammals. The hair on their manes and tails is soft and flowing as well. Many people notice as well, that horses are herd animals and tend to spend their time in large groups. Horses are often flighty animals and run from any perceived danger. The genetic makeup of a horse is specific to them as well. Horses have 64 chromosomes. Donkeys. Donkeys have visibly longer ears than horses and mules. read more