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Twenty years ago, Germán Flores founded a refuge for donkeys that faced abandonment, exploitation or slaughter, in memory of Roberto, a working donkey from his childhood. Once synonymous with the country, Mexico’s donkey population has plummeted in recent years. Burrolandia was founded in response to these dwindling numbers to provide dignified living conditions to about 100 ‘burritos’ who have suffered exploitation and abuse around MexicoTwenty years ago, Germán Flores decided to start preserving the Mexican donkey, an endangered species with about 300,000 remaining in the whole country. Flores was inspired to take care of donkeys after learning that the donkey population in Mexico had decreased by about 60% between 1994 and 2010.It was a natural decision for him: the donkeys are part of the identity of his town, Otumba in Mexico State. But while the annual national donkey fair purports to celebrate the animal, around the country they are also routinely mistreated.Flores carries a young donkey at his sanctuary Continue reading...

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