burro
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“At least 35 of them had cleared the once lush green meadow vegetation down to dirt. Piles of burro dung ringed the shore, spurring growth of a thick layer of algae,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
“We lack the funding needed to deal with the exploding burro population,” Donnell said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
Meléndez’s illustrations of a seven-pointed star and a burro piñata are among a select group of 31 stamp issues this year.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
However, they did say the killings were not part of ongoing federal efforts to reduce burro populations that have come to dominate the park’s badlands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2023
I picked my burro because he looked young and strong and eager, but he was the worst loafer in the bunch.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
Oatman, Ariz., is known for its roaming burros, Old West-style storefronts and busy weekends.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
And more than 70,000 wild horses and burros now compete with livestock for forage.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
Donkeys or wild burros are descended from domesticated donkeys left behind by gold miners more than a century ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025
The county’s Department of Public Health decided to instead partner with the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue to capture and rescue nearly 256 burros in the unincorporated Reche Canyon region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025
Men trot by on burros with tin milk containers strapped to their saddles, starting their morning deliveries.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
