The Lonely Donkey
by Kay Novy
Title
The Lonely Donkey
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I found this little one up above Green Bay Wisconsin in the back woods. Poor thing wanted attention so bad, he wouldn't quit braying at me.
The donkey or ass, Equus africanus asinus, is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus. The donkey has been used as a working animal for at least 5000 years. There are more than 40 million donkeys in the world, mostly in underdeveloped countries, where they are used principally as draught or pack animals. Working donkeys are often associated with those living at or below subsistence levels. Small numbers of donkeys are kept for breeding or as pets in developed countries.
Donkeys have a notorious reputation for stubbornness, but this has been attributed to a much stronger sense of "self preservation" than exhibited by horses. Likely based on a stronger prey instinct and a weaker connection with man, it is considerably more difficult to force or frighten a donkey into doing something it perceives to be dangerous for whatever reason. Once a person has earned their confidence they can be willing and companionable partners and very dependable in work.
Although formal studies of their behaviour and cognition are rather limited, donkeys appear to be quite intelligent, cautious, friendly, playful, and eager to learn.
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November 15th, 2012
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Kay Novy
Thanks so much for the feature, Tina, "Midwest U S A And International Scenery" group! Much appreciated! Kay
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so very much, John. I'm honored to be featured in your "Images That Excite You" group!
Kay Novy
Randy, "Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery" group, thanks so much for featuring my "The Lonely Donkey" photograph!
Randy Rosenberger
Cute Kay, and I'll bet with this bitter cold weather, he has been "burroing" in for the harsh climate! LOL It is an honor and a privilege as an administrator of one of the top groups on FAA, our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, to promote and highlight your awesome artworks on our homepage in one of the prestigious positions, on our group Featuring HOMEPAGE! Your artworks show your love of what you do, and is refined to where we not only accept and promote your fine works, but welcome that opportunity. It is a pleasure to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Thanks for sharing! LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks Randy. I found this little guy on a back road up above Gr.Bay,WI. He just was a real talker and I think he would have came home with me! He kept braying, even as we drove off!