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Why are there donkeys in Custer State Park?

Last updated April 7, 2021 by ZagBot Comment

The feral donkeys, or burros, in Custer State Park, South Dakota, are descendants of an abandoned herd that used to carry visitors in the park.

They are often called the Begging Burros because they congregate at the roadside and approach vehicles on the Wildlife Loop Trail, having learned that visitors will often feed them snacks.

Custer State Park occasionally includes a few burros in their annual buffalo auction to keep animal numbers at an appropriate level. The name burro came from the Spanish word for donkey, and was often used for the small donkeys once used as pack animals, particularly in the southwestern US.

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