Donkeys have been around for a very long time. For as long as people have needed to haul something around, a pack animal or a mode of transport, the donkey has been there.  The donkey is usually associated with being a stubborn animal and assumed to be unintelligent, but in fact they are proved to be quite intelligent, cautious, friendly, playful, and eager to learn.

Once they gain the trust of a person, they can be great companions and dependable workers. 

No wonder they are still being used in today's day and age in most underdeveloped areas. Here are some pictures of a donkey from my rural area in South africa, being used to pull a cart with passengers and their goods.