Hinnies, Mules, Zonkeys and Zorses
Cross between Donkey and Horse
Hinnies and mules don’t differ that much when it comes to looks. So, you can’t say “that’s definitely a mule (or hinny)” just by looking at one. But if you know which animals were father and mother, it is very simple:
• Hinny
- Father: Male horse
- Mother: Female donkey
Generally, it’s said that hinnies have the character of donkeys and are a little smaller.
• Mule
- Father: Male donkey
- Mother: Female horse
Mules are more similar to horses and therefore tend to be slightly larger and more resilient. By the way: Mules are not as easy to breed as mules because of their genes (= their genetic make-up).
- Table of Contents:
- 0. Introduction
- 1. Cross between donkey and horse (hinnie and mule)
- 2. Cross between horse and zebra (zorse)
