College's guardian donkey has surprise birth

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- The University of Rhode Island may have a new guard for its animal herd after a baby donkey was born. Jenny, one of the university's two guard donkeys, gave birth to the foal last week at the school's Peckham Farm. The university uses the donkeys to protect its goats and sheep from coyotes and feral dogs. The birth came as a surprise, since both older donkeys are female. University officials believe she was pregnant when they acquired her in May...