Donkey Kong: A Retro Arcade Adventure is an exciting game that takes you back to the classic days of arcade gaming. You'll take control of Donkey Kong as he embarks on a thrilling journey to save his beloved Pauline from the clutches of the evil
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The donkey or ass is a domesticated equine. It derives from the African wild ass, Equus africanus, and may be classified either as a subspecies thereof, Equus africanus asinus, or as a separate species, Equus asinus. It was domesticated in Africa some 5000–7000 years ago, and has been used mainly as a working animal since that time.