Did you know that the Bourbonnais donkey drinks 4 gallons of water a day? In this pocket-sized guide, you'll discover loads of interesting facts about 34 popular breeds of donkeys and mules, including their appearance, history, breeding, and uses in agriculture and tourism. From the critically endangered Abyssinian, to the speedy Onager who can run at 40mph over a 15-mile stretch, this fascinating and fun guide will turn both young and old into a donkey and mule enthusiast. -A fun and engaging read to discover loads of interesting facts about 34 popular breeds of donkeys and mules, each receiving its own full-page spread -Provides fun facts highlighting their appearance, history, breeding, uses in agriculture and tourism, and more -Includes distinctive, high-quality photography of each breed -Its compact size makes it fun and easy to flip through for fast and interesting info -Also included is a feature on mule racing in the US