Romulus (donkey)

Romulus

Romulus and Cara - November 6, 2013
Species Donkey
Breed American Mammoth
Sex Male
Born 2004 (age 11–12)
Title World’s Tallest Donkey
Predecessor Oklahoma Sam
Owner Cara Barker Yellott and Phil Yellott
Weight 1300 lbs
Height 68 inches (172.72 cm)

Romulus is the world's tallest living donkey, as certified by the Guinness World Records. He is owned by Phil and Cara Barker Yellott of Adrian, Michigan. Romulus is an American Mammoth Jackstock gelding. Romulus has a brother Remus, who is just 2 inches (50.8 mm) shorter.[1]

Overview

Romulus is 12 years old and has been measured at 17 hands (68 inches, 173 cm) from hooves to withers,[2][3] two inches taller than the former tallest donkey, Oklahoma Sam.[4] Romulus weighs about 1,300 pounds (590 kg). Romulus and Remus are American Mammoth Jackstock donkeys,[1] the world's largest donkey breed.[5] American mammoths were developed and utilized for their potential to produce large mules when cross-bred with horses.[5][6] Currently the donkeys are used as guard animals that protect the Yellott's other livestock from predators.[4]

Guinness World Record

On February 8, 2013, Romulus was measured for the Guinness Book of World Records.[6] His paperwork was received in London and certified by Guinness World Records on May 13, 2013.[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "The World's tallest donkey". worldstallestdonkey.com. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "The World's Biggest Donkey Lives In North Texas". CBS Local Media. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  3. ↑ http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/210246-tallest-donkey
  4. 1 2 Williams, Olivia (March 8, 2013). "Does my ass look big in this? 5 foot, 8 inch Romulus is the world's biggest donkey". Daily Mail. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  5. 1 2 Dohner, Janet Vorwald (2007). Livestock Guardians: Using Dogs, Donkeys and Llamas To Protect Your Herd. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. p. 196. ISBN 9781580176958.
  6. 1 2 "Will Waxahachie donkey measure up for Guinness record as world's tallest?". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  7. ↑ "Officially The Tallest Donkeys". KTXD. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
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