hinny
mammal
Also known as: hinney
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comparison with mule
- In mule
…male horse results in a hinny, or hinney, which is smaller than a mule. Mules were beasts of burden in Asia Minor at least 3,000 years ago and are still used today in many parts of the world because of their ability to withstand hardships and perform work under conditions…
Read More - In livestock farming: Donkeys and mules
…female ass) is called a hinny, which is slightly smaller than a mule; both mules and hinnies are sterile.
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