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A Rare Video of a Working Donkey Shows Demanding Work and Daily Challenges
A OnePoll survey found 77% of 2,000 UK adults want to improve working animals’ lives, but 49% have done nothing to help.
- In a unique video, 13-year-old donkey Lagdaf hauls 400 litres of water daily in Mauritania, where summer temperatures reach 45°C, illustrating extreme physical demands on working animals.
- Working Animals International released the video ahead of World Animal Day on October 4, aiming to expose daily challenges including plastic waste and traffic hazards facing millions of working animals.
- The OnePoll research of 2,000 UK adults found 83% believe working animals are often overlooked, while 77% want to improve their lives and 65% worry about climate crisis impacts.
- Despite 81% believing more should be done to support these animals, 49% of people confessed they have never taken action, revealing a significant gap between concern and assistance.
- James Harcourt, chief executive for Working Animals International, said: "By seeing the world through his eyes, people can better understand the challenges working animals face every day, the essential role they play in their communities and why their welfare matters.
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