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# donkey, mule
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## Definition
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A donkey is a four-legged work animal, similar to a horse, but smaller and with longer ears.
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* A mule is the sterile offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
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* Mules are very strong animals and so are valuable work animals.
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* Both donkeys and mules were used to carry burdens and people when traveling.
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* Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a young donkey a week before he was crucified there.
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* In Bible times, kings would ride a donkey in times of peace, rather than a horse which was used for times of war.
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* The prophet Balaam rode a donkey which God caused to be able to talk.
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