Romulus (donkey) facts for kids
Romulus and Cara - November 6, 2013
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| Species | Donkey |
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| Breed | American Mammoth |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 2004 (age 20–21) |
| 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) |
Romulus is a very special donkey! He holds the world record for being the tallest living donkey. The famous Guinness World Records group has officially confirmed this. Romulus lives in Adrian, Michigan, with his owners, Phil and Cara Barker Yellott. He is a type of donkey called an American Mammoth Jackstock. Romulus also has a brother named Remus, who is almost as tall as him!
Meet Romulus, the Tallest Donkey!
Romulus was born in 2004, which makes him 21 years old. He stands incredibly tall, measuring 17 hands (68 inches, 173 cm) from his hooves to his shoulders. This is about 5 feet and 8 inches! Romulus is also quite heavy, weighing around 1,300 pounds (590 kg). That's like a small car!
What Makes Romulus So Big?
Romulus and his brother Remus are both American Mammoth Jackstock donkeys. This is the largest type of donkey breed in the world. These huge donkeys were first raised to help create large mules. Mules are animals that are a mix of a donkey and a horse. American Mammoths were perfect for this job because of their impressive size.
Becoming a World Record Holder
On February 8, 2013, Romulus was carefully measured for the Guinness World Records. All the information about his height was sent to London. Then, on May 13, 2013, Guinness World Records officially certified Romulus as the world's tallest living donkey!
