Mule in natural habitat
Domesticated

Mule

Equus asinus × Equus caballus

About

A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. They are sterile hybrids known for their strength, endurance, and sure-footedness. Mules have been used as working animals for thousands of years.

Habitat

Domestic - worldwide

Diet

Herbivorous - grasses, hay, and grains

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Fun Facts

  • Mules inherit the strength and endurance of donkeys and the speed and size of horses.
  • They are generally more intelligent and longer-lived than horses.
  • Mules are sterile, meaning they cannot reproduce.

Conservation

StatusDomesticated

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