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Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: PoppyStar on 19/07/2007 15:43:18: I am aware of the religious explanation, but can anyone give me a scientific reason as to why donkeys nearly always have a dark cross on their backs? They have obviously evolved this way, but for what reason? Thanks for your help. [???]
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: neilep on 19/07/2007 16:09:11: WELCOME POPPYSTAR !

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Great question....I've never really noticed that myself but I hope a passing ' Donkey Markings' expert will trot in and answer for you....in the mean time...here have an ice cream to enjoy (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Ficecream%2F1.gif&hash=fc9922d8e896bc4356a0099d1bad5c52)
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: PoppyStar on 19/07/2007 16:59:19: Thanks for the icecream. Just in case you thought I was making it up here's a pic...! [ Invalid Attachment ]
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: neilep on 19/07/2007 17:10:30: Quote from: PoppyStar on 19/07/2007 16:59:19
Thanks for the icecream. Just in case you thought I was making it up here's a pic...! [ Invalid Attachment ]

WOW !!...that's cool !

Thanks for the piccy...never doubted you....

c'mon peeps.....an answer is required here for our bestest newest member !!
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 19/07/2007 18:54:05: As the resident expert on all things equine, I can tell you that I don't have the slightest idea.

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Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: neilep on 19/07/2007 18:58:43: You've virtually heard that from the horses mouth !!
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: paul.fr on 19/07/2007 19:09:27: Quote from: neilep on 19/07/2007 18:58:43
You've virtually heard that from the horses mouth !!

well, more likely the nags head.
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 19/07/2007 19:25:42: Quote from: paul.fr on 19/07/2007 19:09:27
Quote from: neilep on 19/07/2007 18:58:43
You've virtually heard that from the horses mouth !!

well, more likely the nags head.

That's right. It was Delboy who mentioned it.
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: PoppyStar on 19/07/2007 19:33:36: Oh poo, looks like my friend was right about donkeys being given the cross after carrying Jesus then. I wonder what they looked like BC?!
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: neilep on 19/07/2007 19:42:01: Quote from: PoppyStar on 19/07/2007 19:33:36
Oh poo, looks like my friend was right about donkeys being given the cross after carrying Jesus then. I wonder what they looked like BC?!

Don't give up on us yet PoppyStar.......an answer may well prevail !! *oink flap oink flap oink flap...(sound of flying pig )!*...

well...you never know !!...it might....after all..there must be a reason..mustn't there ?
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 19/07/2007 19:51:24: Quote from: neilep on 19/07/2007 19:42:01
Quote from: PoppyStar on 19/07/2007 19:33:36
Oh poo, looks like my friend was right about donkeys being given the cross after carrying Jesus then. I wonder what they looked like BC?!

Don't give up on us yet PoppyStar.......an answer may well prevail !! *oink flap oink flap oink flap...(sound of flying pig )!*...

well...you never know !!...it might....after all..there must be a reason..mustn't there ?

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Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: dentstudent on 19/07/2007 20:16:57: This is the fabled "donkey derby" crash of 31AD when Jesus and 3 apostles got apistled on a lads (k)night out and were joy riding donkeys. Unfortunately there was a nASSty pileup and the outcome was that all donkeys are related to the 4 remaining quarters which were welded together before the old nick found out.
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: that mad man on 19/07/2007 20:20:41: Its so that daft people know where to put the saddle!!!!

Ok, I'll get me coat!
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: neilep on 19/07/2007 20:25:31: Could it be carving orientation ?
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: paul.fr on 19/07/2007 20:35:25: primative archery target.
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: neilep on 19/07/2007 20:41:39: .........lines that display where to put the zippers ?
Title: Why do donkeys have crosses on them?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 19/07/2007 23:15:11: Quote from: that mad man on 19/07/2007 20:20:41
Its so that daft people know where to put the saddle!!!!

Ok, I'll get me coat!

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