[PoppyStar (OP)]

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. []

[neilep]

WELCOME POPPYSTAR !



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

[PoppyStar (OP)]

Thanks for the icecream. Just in case you thought I was making it up here's a pic...! [ Invalid Attachment ]

[neilep]

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 !!

[DoctorBeaver]

As the resident expert on all things equine, I can tell you that I don't have the slightest idea.

[neilep]

You've virtually heard that from the horses mouth !!

[paul.fr]

You've virtually heard that from the horses mouth !!

well, more likely the nags head.

[DoctorBeaver]

You've virtually heard that from the horses mouth !!

well, more likely the nags head.

That's right. It was Delboy who mentioned it.

[PoppyStar (OP)]

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?!

[neilep]

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 ?

[DoctorBeaver]

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 ?

[dentstudent]

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.

[that mad man]

Its so that daft people know where to put the saddle!!!!


Ok, I'll get me coat!

[neilep]

Could it be carving orientation ?

[paul.fr]

primative archery target.

[neilep]

.........lines that display where to put the zippers ?

[DoctorBeaver]

Its so that daft people know where to put the saddle!!!!


Ok, I'll get me coat!