"Miniature donkeys hail from Sicily and Sardinia, where they have been used as beasts of burden since the 18th century. They were introduced abroad in the 1920s, where they became beloved pets, especially in the United States and United Kingdom. They are naturally small because of isolation and food sources, an example of what scientists call ""island dwarfism."" Owners cite their tender, loving disposition and intelligence as reasons these spunky animals won their hearts."
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