Smuggling is a way of life in the region, as thousands of people earn their living using donkeys, camels, cars and trucks to carry drugs, fuel and electronics across the borders.
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Yossi Melman,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
In the 1960s, Henry's novel about Brighty was adapted for the silver screen, with Brighty played by a donkey named Jiggs, according to IMDb, an online movie database.
The adjustable buckle strap and square toe give these mules a versatile, contemporary look that’ll suit everything from wide-leg trousers to boyfriend jeans.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
Made in Italy, this ultra-classy mules exude quality and craftmanship, and bright colors like sunset red take a basic outfit to the next level.
Brighty, a burro statue at the Grand Canyon North Rim, was named after a real burro.
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Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Researchers have seen that wild horses and burros will hog water tanks, streams, and other water sources — often to the detriment of native critters like deer and antelope, which are easily bullied by a big stallion.
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