The Castel Morrone donkey or Castel Morrone ass (Italian: Asino di Castel Morrone) is an extinct[1] or nearly extinct[2] breed of donkey from the area of Castel Morrone in the province of Caserta in the Italian region of Campania.
Muscular and broad-backed, the animal was widely used as a means of transport in the stony hills of the district around Castel Morrone, as well as a beast of burden.
[2] It is or was characterised by large ears, a large-ish head, long hooves, and a blackish-grey coat with tawny markings around the eyes.
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