Romulus (donkey)
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 Romulus and Cara - November 6, 2013 | |
| Species | Donkey |
|---|---|
| Breed | American Mammoth |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 2004 (age 20–21) |
| Title | World’s Tallest Donkey |
| Predecessor | Oklahoma Sam |
| Successor | Dynamic Derrick |
| Owners | Cara Barker Yellott and Phil Yellott |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Height | 68 in (172.72 cm) |
Romulus holds the record as the world's tallest donkey, as certified by the Guinness World Records. He was just over 2⅔ times as tall as KneeHi, the Guinness World Record holder for shortest donkey. He was owned by Phil and Cara Barker Yellott of Adrian, Michigan. Romulus was an American Mammoth Jackstock gelding. Romulus was the older of brother Remus, who is just 2 inches (50.8 mm) shorter.[1]
Overview
[edit]Romulus, born 2004, measured 17 hands (68 inches, 173 cm) from hooves to withers,[2][3] and weighed about 1,300 pounds (590 kg). He was an American Mammoth Jackstock donkey,[1] the world's largest donkey breed.[4] American mammoths were developed and utilized for their potential to produce large mules when cross-bred with horses.[4][5]
Guinness World Record
[edit]On February 8, 2013, Romulus was measured for the Guinness Book of World Records.[5] His paperwork was received in London and certified by Guinness World Records on May 13, 2013.[6]
As of February 2025 the world record for tallest living donkey is held by Dynamic Derrick at 167 cm (66 in).[7]
References
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- ^ a b "Romulus the World's Biggest". worldstallestdonkey.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024.
- ^ "The World's Biggest Donkey Lives In North Texas". CBS News. February 8, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "Tallest donkey living". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Dohner, Janet Vorwald (2007). Livestock Guardians: Using Dogs, Donkeys and Llamas to Protect Your Herd. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. p. 196. ISBN 978-1580176958.
- ^ a b Ramirez, Marc (February 8, 2013). "Will Waxahachie donkey measure up for Guinness record as world's tallest?". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
- ^ "Officially The Tallest Donkeys". KTXD-TV. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Tallest donkey living". Guinness World Records. February 24, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.