Maharashtra’s singing donkey at Pune
Channel: Viral World News
Date: 2018-12-07

PUNE: Donkeys are not known to make use of their vocal chords to much effect, except at making a funny two-toned call, commonly known as braying. But a female donkey , rescued by a non-government organisation here, has startled everyone by hitting the high notes whenever she is in the “mood”. So much so, that she has already become an internet sensation.
Representatives of the NGO, RESQ Charitable Trust, said her video was watched by many people on Facebook and Instagram.
Tina Mohandas from the NGO’s communications team told TOI that Emily (the donkey) was found on the streets of Pune in a critical condition after she had delivered a baby. “When we found her, she could barely stand and her baby had died. We rushed her to the RESQ centre, where we began her treatment. Initially, Emily was extremely skittish and aggressive. She did not like people or other animals around her, and was clearly in emotional pain, besides physical pain.”
It took persistent efforts to heal Emily. “Today, Emily gets along well with other donkeys at RESQ, and shows us the trust and love by breaking into a song,” said Mohandas. Recently, Harriet, a donkey , became a sensation in Ireland after a local resident posted a video of her singing on a social media site.
Neha Panchamiya, the president of RESQCT, said while she cannot offer any medical or scientific explanation as to why some donkeys sing but it seems that they break into a tune when they are very happy.
Courtesy:- TOI