Burros

A burro is a small donkey. Donkeys are related to horses; both are part of the equine [family:tree] . Another way people say it is BOOR-oh. The name comes from [Spanish:English] and, before that, from a Latin term for [small:tall] horse. Burros reach an average height of over a meter and can weigh more than 225 kilograms. The long-eared animals are often gray with white noses, [jaws:claws] and undersides. But they can also have [coats:streaks] of red or blue. Burros are known for their sure footing on mountains while [carrying:weighing] heavy loads. In the United States, they are best known for their history as pack animals in the desert Southwest. In fact, burros in the wild are related to pack animals that ran away or were freed by gold [miners:finders] and others.