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A mule is a mix between a donkey and a horse. Humans have used mules on farms since ancient times and they are still used around the world today. Mules are helpful to humans as they live longer than horses and have harder hooves – they are also less stubborn than donkeys!

This picture shows a healthy mule standing in a field. Behind it you can see the countryside – where another mule is being ridden by a man!

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