Nicola shared this clip where a donkey gets introduced to a mare for the first time. The donkey, brimming with social energy, marched up with tail-high enthusiasm, ready to become best pals instantly.

Donkeys are as much a part of beach life at Weston-super-Mare as the sands and the tides, as you can see in our collection of charming archive pictures. Teams of these docile and steady animals have ...