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Cripple Creek Donkey Herd

Equus africanus asinus ???

Description:

Direct Descendents from the Gold Rush Days in Cripple Creek Colorado. They are free to roam at will throughout town, treated like sacred cows. (Also known jokingly as "City Council"). They are quite friendly but fond of garbage day!

Habitat:

Alpine urban zone, 9600 ft. elevation.

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2 Comments

Thanks, its really a treat to work in a place with this kind of gang activity!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

What a story, I love Donkeys!

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Aug 27, 2011
Submitted on Jan 27, 2012

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