Howdy,
Just look at him he is a full-grown Mammoth donkey, no longer a baby Mammoth donkey as Rio is six years old now. Rio is a Mammoth donkey 100% donkey no horse and he is 16’1 at the withers not counting his ears.
Are you interested to know the story about Mammoth donkeys?
Select History of The Largest Donkey The Mammoth Donkey to learn how the Mammoth donkeys arrived in America and how George Washington the President of the United States is connected to the Mammoth donkey.
Rio is the ambassador for the Mammoth donkey his face is posted all over the world to help educate people for donkeys he is truly a gorgeous donkey. GOD is amazing!
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
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Animalcouriers
September 7, 2012 at 5:20 pm
How long is Rio likely to live, assuming alll goes well with him? We’ve heard that donkeys can live to 70!
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 7, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Donkeys can live to be in their 30′s. Here is a link with more questions and answers http://www.spottedass.com/faq.htm#lifespan
Animalcouriers
September 7, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Thanks for that – don’t know who was having us on.
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 7, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Oh you are most welcome I try to share the best information I can find with others. Seems not to be enough information for the donkey as well they don’t usually make much money unlike the horse racing, cutting industry. Thank you for asking. Have a great day!
Long Life Cats and Dogs
September 7, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Rio is gorgeous and certainly is Mammoth! God bless you richly.
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 7, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Thanks for stopping by our blog! GOD bless you and your family!
FeyGirl
September 7, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Fascinating!!!
Garden Walk Garden Talk
September 8, 2012 at 2:17 am
16’1 was how tall my Arab was. Rio looks so big. Do you know why donkey ears are so large? Horses hear pretty well and I was just wondering if there was more to it.
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 8, 2012 at 2:23 am
I have read the donkey is the desert equine and the ears helped them hear the predator and they help cool them down. I am not a vet so can only say what I have read and had passed down to me from other donkey owners. Thank you for asking.
Garden Walk Garden Talk
September 8, 2012 at 2:26 am
I now remember the cooling down explanation. I knew there was another reason. Thanks for the answer.
Hot Rod Cowgirl
September 8, 2012 at 8:18 pm
He is incredible and so very tall:) WOW!!!! Thank you for sharing with us! Happy 6th Birthday Rio….hugs and rubs and of course whatever treat you prefer….apple assess or oats or carrots or?
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 9, 2012 at 12:37 am
He gets a few bites of a green apple less sugar and a few bites of carrot
Hot Rod Cowgirl
September 9, 2012 at 12:44 am
I bet that is way better than the Apple Assess…..have you seen them or used them….I am not sure if they are nation wide or just around the Pacific NW.
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 9, 2012 at 12:45 am
No I have not send me a link if you have it.
Hot Rod Cowgirl
September 9, 2012 at 12:52 am
Just sent it to you:)
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 9, 2012 at 12:59 am
Hey thank you too funny!
Hot Rod Cowgirl
September 9, 2012 at 1:50 am
Hot Rod Cowgirl
September 9, 2012 at 12:51 am
http://www.nutritionalservicesinc.com/appleasses.html
The above is the link and my horses love them…you can try a super small package to see if you like it. NW Supplement is a good company etc. and has been around for a long time.
Iamrcc
September 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Thank you for coming again and liking my posts Come Closer and the Weekly Photo Challenge post Solitary.
Donkey Whisperer Farm
September 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm
You are most welcome I enjoy your blog.