Donkey and Mule¶
Donkeys and mules in Better Ecology share behaviors with horses while having unique pack animal capabilities.
Donkey¶
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 15-30 HP |
| Tameable | Yes |
| Rideable | Yes |
| Chest Storage | Yes |
Unique Behaviors¶
Pack Animal: - Can equip chest - Storage capacity - Carry items while ridden
Breeding: - Breed donkeys with golden items - Cross with horse to produce mule
Mule¶
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 15-30 HP |
| Tameable | Yes |
| Rideable | Yes |
| Chest Storage | Yes |
| Breeding | Cannot breed |
Unique Behaviors¶
Sterility: - Cannot produce offspring - Hybrid of horse and donkey
Enhanced Carrying: - Same chest storage as donkey - Often stronger than donkeys
Shared Behaviors¶
Both share horse-family behaviors:
- Kick defense
- Rearing
- Herd dynamics
- Social grooming
See Horse for full behavior details.
Comparison¶
| Feature | Horse | Donkey | Mule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Fast | Medium | Medium |
| Jump | High | Low | Medium |
| Storage | No | Yes | Yes |
| Breeding | Yes | Yes | No |
Scientific Basis¶
Based on real equine behavior and the biological characteristics of donkeys and mules.