Jegue is a mammal of the equine family, known scientifically as equus asinus, and it is often used as a transport, traction and load animal, due to its great resistance.
A lot of people don't know, but donkey, donkey and donkey are synonymous, that is, it is about the same kind of animal. The different names are used according to the regions of the country.
The donkeys measure approximately 1.30 meters in height and weigh 400 kilos
Popularly, the word “donkey” can still be used as a pejorative figurative sense, related to a individual who exhibits stupid or stubborn behavior.
Unlike donkeys, mules and donkeys are considered animals of a different species, generated from the crossing of a donkey and a mare. When the result is a male, it is said to be a donkey, but when a female is born, it is classified as a mule.
However, when a horse fertilizes a female donkey (also known as a donkey), the original animal is called bardote.
In Brazil, the donkey is a very popular animal in the northeast region. Festivals dedicated exclusively to these animals are usually organized, the traditional
donkey race is the main attraction.See also the meaning of beast.
