A female mule is often called a "molly" or "Molly mule," though the correct term is "mare mule." A male mule is called a "john" or "John mule," though the correct term is "horse mule." A young …

Lost Meadows Mule Refuge is the only dedicated rescue for mules in the U.S. Our mission is to provide safe refuge, medical care and training to wild-born, abused and unhandled mules …

4 days ago · An estimated 73,520 wild horses and burros are on public lands in the U.S., “about three times the number that is safe and healthy for the land and the herds over the long term,” …

Sep 30, 2019 · A mule is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse. Generally, they are sterile, since a horse and a donkey have a different number of chromosomes. Less common, a …

An Egyptian monument from Thebes depicts mules yoked to a chariot. Mule remains are frequent in the archaeological record, suggesting that mules had become a "mainstream" animal early …

Nov 3, 2023 · Invasive burros, Equua asinus, are often called donkeys and can be found throughout the backcountry in Death Valley. They are an introduced species that originally …

May 14, 2015 · Wild burros have a lower protein requirement than wild horses and possess tough digestive systems that efficiently process desert vegetation. They can survive on a wider …

May 27, 2024 · Mules are animals that were intentionally created during ancient times in order to highlight the best traits of the stallion and the donkey. Because mules have 63 chromosomes …

Oct 4, 2020 · Explore the unique traits and challenges of wild burros in the American Southwest, from their misunderstood behavior to their survival in harsh environments.

Apr 8, 2025 · In terms of survival in the wild, mules are highly capable. Their long ears and keen senses make them alert to predators, much like donkeys, while their horse-like endurance …