On the eve of World Donkey Day 8th May 2016
The donkey is a very special creature and the most efficient biological working machine. This great creature is still playing a pivotal role in the rural economy and urban goods transport in many parts of the world. There is a wide genetic diversity, hence having different levels of potential of work, hardiness, and adaptability to the calamities of the weather. Unfortunately, the donkey is still abused, neglected, and misbehave in many parts of the world. Not only neglected as animal welfare, poorly fed, and even abused for nothing but just fun. Many bad words are linked with this poor animal very sadly.
8th May is World Donkey Day
To raise awareness regarding this poor but neglected animal, World Donkey Day was founded and launched by the author (proposed by Peta Jones, a South African Scientist). 8th May was selected as world donkey day (as it is a laboring animal). Many friends and groups joined this struggle and many people have now realized the importance of this unique creature. The donkey plays a role in pastoralism, transportation, mining, agricultural operations, racing, polo, and healing of the patients. There are many people who love donkeys and care for them very well. There is a Facebook page on social media regarding the world donkey day. https://www.facebook.com/WorldDonkeyDay/
For further readings please go to the links below
- https://arkbiodiv.com/2012/05/19/world-donkey-day/
- https://arkbiodiv.com/2012/05/03/world-donkey-day-may-8/
- https://arkbiodiv.com/tag/shingharri/
- http://www.academia.edu/10189788/Domesticated_Donkeys_-_Part_II_-_Types_and_Breeds
- http://www.homesanctuary.com/rachelanne/2015/05/world-donkey-day.html
- https://arkbiodiv.com/author/raziqkakar/page/9/
I fully agree with you as this animal is most committed to the task given by master as it carry burden peacefully whether the master is around or not and not naughty like many other animals unlike his cousin “Horse” and human beings
I fully agree with you as this animal is most committed to the task given by master as it carry burden peacefully whether the master is around or not and not naughty like many other animals unlike his cousin ??SHorse? and human beings
you are so right Dr Gupta. The master dosn’t care the welfare of this poor creature at all. It is very painful. I have seen many times donkey over loaded, beaten and even behaved for jokes. We must change this world.