'Mule' isn't just another word for a donkey--it's actually the result of cross-breeding a male donkey and female horse.
The result of the reverse parentage--a female donkey and male horse--is called a 'hinny' and differs slightly in appearance than a mule.
Both animals are naturally sterile and cannot produce offspring of their own.
Female horses are called 'mares'; reproductively intact males are 'stallions' whereas castrated ones are 'geldings'.
A female donkey is called a 'jennet' and a male a 'jack'.
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