Asino di Castel Morrone
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The Asino di Castel Morrone (‘Castel Morrone donkey’) is an extinct (or nearly extinct) breed of donkey
from 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. It is characterised by large ears, a large-ish head, long hooves, and a blackish-grey coat with tawny markings around the eyes.
Donkey
The donkey or ass, Equus africanus asinus, is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African Wild Ass, E...
from the Province of Caserta
Province of Caserta
The Province of Caserta is a province in the Campania region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Caserta. The former royal palace of Caserta is located near to the city.It has an area of 2,639 km², and a total population of 879,342...
in the Italian region of Campania
Campania
Campania is a region in southern Italy. The region has a population of around 5.8 million people, making it the second-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km² makes it the most densely populated region in the country...
. Muscular and broad-backed, the animal was widely used as a means of transport in the stony hills of the district around Castel Morrone
Castel Morrone
Castel Morrone is a comune in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km north of Naples and about 6 km north of Caserta...
, as well as a beast of burden. It is characterised by large ears, a large-ish head, long hooves, and a blackish-grey coat with tawny markings around the eyes.