Maltese donkey

Maltese donkey
Conservation status	critically endangered
Other names	Hmar Malti
Country of origin	Malta
Distribution	Malta
Traits
Height	Male: 150 cm; Female: 143 cm;
Coat	short, glossy, color can be black, brown, or reddish-brown
Classification
	Donkey; Equus asinus;

The Maltese donkey also known as Hmar Malti is a breed of donkey originated in Malta. It used to be used as a beast of burden.^[1] The breed was introduced into the United States, and helped contribute to the American mammoth donkey breed. The Maltese Donkey was also introduced to Australia during the mid 1800s. Currently, there are only about 50 Maltese donkeys remaining.^[2]

References[]

^ "It's All Happening At The Mall ...: About the Breed: Maltese Donkey". longearsmall.com. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
^ Ltd, Allied Newspapers. "The Mediterranean Peace Donkey at The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2017-02-06.

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[1] "It's All Happening At The Mall ...: About the Breed: Maltese Donkey". longearsmall.com. Retrieved 2017-02-06.

[2] Ltd, Allied Newspapers. "The Mediterranean Peace Donkey at The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2017-02-06.

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