Equus (genus) a female horse. With rare exceptions, these hybrids are sterile and cannot reproduce. A related hybrid, a hinny, is a cross between a male horse and a female donkey. Other hybrids include the zorse, a cross between a zebra and a horse and a zonkey or zedonk, a hybrid of a zebra and a donkey. In areas where Grévy's zebras are sympatric with plains zebras, fertile hybrids do occur. Equines have significant differences in size, though all are characterized by long heads and necks. Their slender legs support their weight on one digit (which evolved from the middle digits). Grévy's
The Adventures of a Donkey Monthly Review" of 1752-1825 said it was an 'agreeable little book' which creates and interest for the promotion of humanity. The 1806-1819 edition of "The Literary Panorama" thought it should be regarded favourably due to Argus' contribution to donkey welfare by introducing children to the mishaps which can occur from maltreatment, stating, '…[Argus'] imagination has exercised itself in favour of the rising generation.' And, 'it is an act of benevolence to call youthful attention to their [donkeys] necessities, and to contribute in a proper degree to their comforts by good usage.' Other publications, such as the 1833 edition of "The