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Micro miniature donkeys are a big hit in Australia

  • Published
    11 July 2013
A micro miniature donkey meets a visitor
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The cute donkeys are a huge hit with the children of the local area.

Micro miniature donkeys in a field
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The adorable donkeys stand less than 76cm tall.

Micro miniature donkeys enjoy a stroke
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Their names include Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie!

Micro miniature donkeys in a field
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The donkey on the left is called Cuddle Pie.

Micro miniature donkey gives a dog a ride
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The local pets are also big fans of the donkeys. This dog is hitching a ride.

Two micro miniature donkeys follow a boy
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The donkeys live at the Amelia Rise Donkeys centre in Yea, Australia.

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