University of the Balearic Islands Valldemossa. This was a controversial choice; there was an alternative location near to the original Faculty of Sciences in Palma. In 1998 additional sites were opened in Ibiza and in Alaior, Menorca. In 1985 the name was changed to the current University of the Balearic Islands. The School of Tourism was added in 1993, the Faculty of Education in 1992, and the School of Psychology and the Polytechnic School in 2000. Since 1996 the University has been funded by the Government of the Balearic Islands. The Palma de Mallorca Metro links the university campus to the city of Palma. This
Balearic donkey in 2008. At the end of 2013 the total number recorded in the stud book was 464, all of which were in the Balearic Islands. The Balearic donkey is similar to the Catalan breed, but smaller and with lighter bone. Jacks stand about and weigh about , while jennies stand about and weigh about . The coat is black or nearly black in colour, shading to pale on the belly, muzzle and surround of the eyes. Before the mechanisation of agriculture, Balearic mares were used in all kinds of agricultural work, both for burden, carrying sacks of olives and the