Donkey of Asiatic wild ass or onager, "Equus hemionus", and three subspecies of the kiang, "Equus kiang", of the Himalayan upland. A male donkey (jack) can be crossed with a female horse to produce a mule. A male horse can be crossed with a female donkey to produce a hinny. Horse-donkey hybrids are almost always sterile because horses have 64 chromosomes whereas donkeys have 62, producing offspring with 63 chromosomes. Mules are much more common than hinnies. This is believed to be caused by two factors, the first being proven in cat hybrids, that when the chromosome count of the male
The Adventures of a Donkey Staples - Jemmy's fifth owner Juba - Donkey who shares Mr Staples' shed with Jemmy and Balaam Earl of Hampton - Jemmy's sixth owner Lady Hampton - Earl of Hampton's wife Lady Harriet - Earl and Lady Hampton's daughter Master Hubert - Lady Harriet's brother Mr Maxwell - Bricklayer; hires Jemmy from Mrs Staples for two months Thomas - Mr Staples' son Cousin Smith - Mr Staples cousin The Sandman - Jemmy's seventh owner Mrs Ellis - Laundress who cares for Jemmy Mr Turner - Jemmy's eighth owner Maria Turner - Mr Turner's eldest daughter Emma Turner - Mr Turner's