Castel Morrone donkey
Castel Morrone donkeyConservation status |
possibly extinct |
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Other names |
- Asino di Castel Morrone
- Castel Morrone ass
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Country of origin |
Italy |
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Distribution |
Province of Caserta |
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Use |
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Donkey Equus asinus |
The Castel Morrone donkey or Castel Morrone ass (Italian: Asino di Castel Morrone) is an extinct[1] or nearly extinct[2] breed of donkey from the area of Castel Morrone in the province of Caserta in the Italian region of Campania. Muscular and broad-backed, the animal was widely used as a means of transport in the stony hills of the district around Castel Morrone, as well as a beast of burden.[2] It is or was characterised by large ears, a large-ish head, long hooves, and a blackish-grey coat with tawny markings around the eyes.[2]
References
Donkey breeds of Italy |
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| These are the donkey breeds considered in Italy to be wholly or partly of Italian origin. Many have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively Italian. | | | | Minor and extinct breeds |
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- Argentato di Sologno
- Asino Sardo Grigio Crociato
- Baio Lucano
- Basilicata
- Calabrian
- Castel Morrone
- Emilian
- Grigio Viterbese or Cariovilli
- Irpinia donkey
- Marche
- Pugliese
- San Domenico
- San Francesco
- Sant'Alberto
- Sant'Andrea
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