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See a Donkey Protect a Herd of Sheep From 2 Pitbulls

IAN WARKENTIN by IAN WARKENTIN
May 8, 2023
See a Donkey Protect a Herd of Sheep From 2 Pitbulls

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Key Points:

  • Donkeys are being put to work as livestock protectors all over the world because of their intelligence and territorial tendencies.
  • Donkeys have a natural dislike for dogs and coyotes – making them excellent guard animals.
  • Because they can eat the same grass and food as livestock – donkeys are more inexpensive and require less training than dogs, although specialized herding dogs may do a better job.

In a beautiful yard full of green grass and a pile of lumber, you see two dogs approaching. One doggie is brown, and one is white.

They both also have noses to the ground like they are conducting an investigation or are trying to put an animal to the scent they are tracking.

The greenness of the grass shows the contrast between both dogs’ fur. While the two dogs are together, they prefer doing their own thing. Neither seems to be the leader of the two-dog pack.

baby donkey and mother
Donkeys are highly intelligent animals with amazing memories – able to recognize other donkeys after twenty-five years.

©iStock.com/tepic

As they get closer to the sheep, you notice the donkey is already paying close attention to the dogs. Almost a dozen sheep are watching in the same direction as the donkey to see what unfolds. The sheep are of all sizes and ages.

It looks like a tiny village worried that a battle was about to rage through their city walls. The donkey doesn’t wait for them to be close to the sheep. It goes to get a better look at the situation. Slow and firm, the donkey keeps a watchful eye on the brown dog. It’s almost like the donkeys, were saying something like, “Hey what are you doing on my lawn?”

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This donkey also acts like you would imagine a herding dog to behave. No one told the donkey they were a donkey, not a herding dog. The brown dog runs around the donkey, trying to avoid a confrontation with something significantly larger than them.

However, the donkey follows the brown dog, who is heading toward the sheep. Although it appears he is running to the sheep, the brown dog is just running through the sheep to get away from the donkey. It’s like the brown dog was curious and then feels a little fear. The brown dog made better choices in this situation, running as far away from the sheep as possible.

Mother and newborn baby donkeys on the floral meadow
Donkeys bray, bite, and kick to defend themselves and often bond with other animals when other donkeys or horses aren’t around.

©Geza Farkas/Shutterstock.com

Good thing this doggie wasn’t looking for trouble! Once the brown dog is away from the sheep, the white dog takes a run through the sheep.

The dog gets close to the sheep and seems to be testing the waters. It’s like the dog wants to see how close the donkey will let them get to the sheep before they get a big buck from a hoof. While the dog isn’t trying to attack, the donkey takes no chances and keeps his nose a few feet away from the dog.

The white dog zooms in and out of the herd of sheep, and the donkey also stays right on the dog’s tail. After the white dog decides the donkey may not be the best animal to play with, both dogs take off to leave the sheep alone. The donkey’s defense warded off the possible enemy attacks. It’s a good thing these dogs were easily deterred from attacking the sheep.

Donkeys have a powerful kick that they will use in several situations, like feeling their territory is being invaded or threatened. You can tell by the donkey’s actions that they already felt uneasy about their territory being invaded.

Is it Normal for Donkeys to Protect Sheep?

Wild Bighorn Sheep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
There are many reasons why donkeys are used as livestock guardians around the world.

©iStock.com/Gary Gray

Donkeys are being put to work as livestock protectors all over the world for several reasons. They are highly intelligent and territorial – and they are inexpensive and can eat the same grass and food as the livestock.

The more time the guard donkey spends with the flock or herd, the more it will bond with and protect them. Donkeys have a natural dislike of dogs and coyotes – making them great livestock guardians if trained properly.

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Initially, the caiman (which was mistakenly referred to as an alligator) is seen sunbathing and appearing relaxed, when suddenly the jaguar‘s head emerges above the water’s surface. Gradually, the jaguar approaches the caiman until it can launch a surprise attack on land.

The big cat sneaks out of the water slowly and cautiously towards its intended target. Eventually, the jaguar takes hold of the caiman in a powerful chokehold, which may be sufficient to immobilize it.

Within moments, the jaguar has seized the caiman, and it promptly moves away from the area with its prey, without any delay.

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IAN WARKENTIN

I am broadly interested in how human activities influence the ability of wildlife to persist in the modified environments that we create.

Specifically, my research investigates how the configuration and composition of landscapes influence the movement and population dynamics of forest birds. Both natural and human-derived fragmenting of habitat can influence where birds settle, how they access the resources they need to survive and reproduce, and these factors in turn affect population demographics. Most recently, I have been studying the ability of individuals to move through and utilize forested areas which have been modified through timber harvest as they seek out resources for the breeding and postfledging phases. As well I am working in collaboration with Parks Canada scientists to examine in the influence of high density moose populations on forest bird communities in Gros Morne National Park. Many of my projects are conducted in collaboration or consultation with representatives of industry and government agencies, seeking to improve the management and sustainability of natural resource extraction.

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