Are donkeys really stubborn?
Donkeys, due to their origins on the steep, rough mountains of their native land, are keen on self preservation and are very cautious. They do not get themselves into the trouble that a horse would. A horse’s instinct is flight, whereas the donkey’s instinct is to look the situation over and determine the best approach. Their ability to stop and assess a situation is what has earned them their reputation for being stubborn.
