Romulus is the world's tallest living donkey, as certified by the Guinness World Records. He is just over 2 2/3 times as tall as KneeHi, the Guinness World Record holder for shortest donkey. 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]
 Romulus and Cara - November 6, 2013 | |
| Species | Donkey |
|---|---|
| Breed | American Mammoth |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 2004 (age 19–20) |
| Title | World’s Tallest Donkey |
| Predecessor | Oklahoma Sam |
| Owner | Cara Barker Yellott and Phil Yellott |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Height | 68 in (172.72 cm) |
Overview
editRomulus is 19–20 years old and has been measured at 17 hands (68 inches, 173 cm) from hooves to withers.[2][3] Romulus weighs about 1,300 pounds (590 kg). Romulus and Remus are American Mammoth Jackstock donkeys,[1] the world's largest donkey breed.[4] American mammoths were developed and utilized for their potential to produce large mules when cross-bred with horses.[4][5]
Guinness World Record
editOn February 8, 2013, Romulus was measured for the Guinness Book of World Records.[5] His paperwork was received in London and certified by Guinness World Records on May 13, 2013.[6]
References
edit
- ^ a b "The World's tallest donkey". worldstallestdonkey.com. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "The World's Biggest Donkey Lives In North Texas". CBS Local Media. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Tallest donkey living".
- ^ a b Dohner, Janet Vorwald (2007). Livestock Guardians: Using Dogs, Donkeys and Llamas To Protect Your Herd. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. p. 196. ISBN 9781580176958.
- ^ a b "Will Waxahachie donkey measure up for Guinness record as world's tallest?". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Officially The Tallest Donkeys". KTXD. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.