One of the best things I like about donkeys is that they’re apolitical. If the food is good and the water is clean, donkeys have no problem eating from each side of the aisle. To find out how donkeys became the mascot of the Democratic Party, I asked a handful of friends and no one knew the answer. So, I decided to do a little research and this is what I learned. The Democratic Party’s donkey and the Republican Party’s elephant have been a part of politics since the 19th cent

People have a lot of misconceptions about donkeys, so here are some facts about these amazing animals, brought to you by Oscar’s Place, a donkey sanctuary located in Northern California’s Wine Country. 1. A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size 2. Donkeys can see all four of their feet at the same time 3. Donkeys can vary in size, from 26 inches to 68 inches tall 4. A donkey's bray can carry up to 60 miles in the desert 5. Donkeys have incredibly efficient digestiv