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Donkeys originated in the African Desert and are a descendant of the African Wild Ass. The African Wild Ass is one of the most endangered animals in the world. Wild donkeys, called burros, live in desert plains, where they can survive on little food and water for long periods. The weight of donkeys ranges up to 570 pounds. They have gray to reddish brown hair, long ears and small feet, with sharp hooves.
1 The African wild ass is the ancestor of the domestic donkey. 2  There are only a few hundered African wild ass left in the wild. 3  The African wild ass can survive water loss of up to 30% of its body weight and drink enough water to replace it in under 5 minutes. There are only a few hundered African wild ass left in the wild. 2  The African wild ass can survive water loss of up to 30% of its body weight and drink enough water to replace it in under 5 minutes. 3  Interbreeding with the domestic donkey is a serious threat to the African wild ass.