Diesel the Donkey Adopted by Elks, is he fuelling a relationship ?
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I love reading heartwarming stories like this one
I suppose you could say he is 'California dreaming ', or doing a Don key ote , being bit by the travel bug
It does show how different species of animals can adapt to one another, it's a shame the same can't be said about humans !
That is a really nice story and i bet the donkey is pretty happy with their change in lifestyle
Donkeys have been long known to be companions of other hoofed herbevorous mamals, including Elks. They simply have a thing about donkeys. Horses have been claimed to get depressed if a donkey is taken from their field. Infact horses and others are much happier when they have a donkey around, I've no idea why they just are.
EmmaWright762 I found this on Quora E, i edited the language for suitable viewing , everyone finds them a little 'bray' of sunshine 
Ryan Mattes
Why does (almost) every horse farm also own a donkey or two?
They are very territorial and will fight coyotes if they enter the pasture. A 1000 lb horse will run from a group of coyotes, but a 150lb donkey will stand and fight. Coyotes tend to make a wide berth around pastures that have donkeys in them, because donkeys will kick the c@ap out of them. Donkeys, to coyotes, are the crazy guy you don't want to hang around because he might kick your a@s with no warning.
They also make great companions for horses. They get along like great friends and often get attached to one another. This is particularly useful if you have an aggressive stud, who will harass other male horses and has to be kept away from females out of season. They don't tend to see the donkey as either threatening or as competition, and instead they become companions. I've seen horses and donkeys that both cry when they're separated, even though when they're together they don't seem to do much but stand around. But try to take one out of the pen without the other and you better be prepared for all kinds of whickering, braying, whinnying, and stomping.
So that's why most horse farms have donkeys. They're useful both for protection and the comfort of the horses.
Love donkeys and it reminds me I haven't been to the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary for a while. That is a lovely place to visit and free to visit too although of course you can't come away without buying some merchandise, making a donation and maybe having a light meal in the cafe. Last time I went it was in the summer and a real treat.
BonzoBanana That sounds a great day out B, especially for families , and you are supporting the charity also 
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