One Donkey Breed Is Impressively Hairy. The Poitou donkey was developed in the French Poitou region in the 18th century, and it is a standout among breeds created by humans.

Sophie and Sourbette are both Baudet du Poitou jennies — female donkeys — a donkey breed that has become endangered over time. Now, they remain central to initiatives that Illinois veterinarians are ...

There are over 200 breeds of donkeys and many are endangered,” said Amy McLean, a professor of animal science at the University California, Davis, and a top donkey expert.

The study of genetic diversity and phylogenetics in donkey breeds has rapidly evolved, providing profound insights into breed origins, evolutionary relationships and the domestication process.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (WAND) - Congratulations! It's a donkey? Over at the U of I Veterinary Teaching Hospital, they're helping out some special guests. "A very special breed. It's a French breed called ...

The U.S. Postal Service has made a local turkey and a rare breed donkey famous, featuring them as part of the Heritage Breed Forever Stamps, released Monday, May 17. Advertisement.

As a rare donkey turns 3 months old in Vermont, fresh hope for a heritage breed. The Poitou breed dates to the Middle Ages and is an important artifact of agricultural history.

They’ve also replaced the miniature donkeys with an ultrarare breed of donkey called the Poitou. The gentle giants (adult Poitou donkeys can weigh up to 950 pounds) ...