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Herbivore
Donkeys eat grass, hay and straw.
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Donkey Facts for Kids: D Is for Donkey
Donkeys are strong and can carry heavy loads. Their loud call is called a bray and sounds like “hee-haw”. Here are easy donkey facts for kids: what donkeys eat, how big they grow, what a baby donkey is called and where donkeys live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter D.
Mammaltype
Herbivorediet
Foalbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Donkeys
Two more true facts about the donkey that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Donkey”
Donkey starts with the letter D. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Donkeys make a loud call that sounds like “hee-haw”.
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One more fact
Donkeys can remember places and friends for many years.
Act it outMove like a donkey for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter D in “Donkey”.
Ask a questionWhat would a donkey eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Donkey Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the donkey, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A donkey is about 1 to 1.4 m tall at the shoulder.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Donkeys live for about 25 to 30 years.
LifespanBaby
Foal
A baby donkey is called a foal.
Baby nameGroup
Drove
A group of donkeys is called a drove.
Group nameHabitat
Farms
Donkeys are found in farms worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Donkeys are strong and can carry heavy loads. Their loud call is called a bray and sounds like “hee-haw”.
Donkey is a mammalLetter
D is for donkey
Donkey has 6 letters and starts with D.
Say: Donkey
Quick quiz
Donkey Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
Score: 0
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Free printable
Donkey Coloring Page: Letter D Worksheet
Done reading about the donkey? Print the free letter D sheet, say “D is for donkey” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase DLowercase dTracing practiceFind the D animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Donkey Questions Kids Ask
Donkeys eat grass, hay and straw. That makes the donkey a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
A donkey is about 1 to 1.4 m tall at the shoulder.
Donkeys live for about 25 to 30 years.
A baby donkey is called a foal.
A group of donkeys is called a drove.
Donkeys live in farms worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: farms.
Yes. The donkey is a mammal. Donkeys are strong and can carry heavy loads. Their loud call is called a bray and sounds like “hee-haw”.
Donkey starts with the letter D. Say it slowly and listen for the D sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All D animals
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