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Domestic Sheep, mule ewes, flock standing on straw bedding with hay fodder in lambing shed, Yorkshire, England, March

Domestic Sheep, Herdwick and Herdwick cross, flock, standing in farmyard, Seascale, Cumbria, England, March

Domestic Sheep, mule ewes, flock, standing on coastal pasture, Morecambe Bay, Ulverston, Cumbria, England, March

Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of type devised by Richard Roberts (1825). These could be powered by water wheel or steam engine and power transferred to machines through belt-and-shafting

City of Vera Cruz, east central Mexico. First founded by Cortez 1519. Modern city dates from c1599 and was main link between Spain and Mexico. A. Fort of St Juan with ships at anchor. D

Rice Mill, 1813. Blindfolded mules harnessed to mill grinding rice into flour. From China: Its Costume, Arts and Manufactures by M Breton. (London, 1813). Aquatint

Love Conquered Fear : Michael Armstrong, adopted by mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules

The main street of Helena, 1869, a typical town in the American West with a freight wagon drawn by mules in the foreground and signs for the local Saloon and Brewery further down the street

Spanish gipsy muleteer in the Pyrenees wearing a wide brimmed hat and a blanket slung across his shoulders. Trains of mules were a usual means of transporting loads

Cornish tinners using pack mules to carry their ore from the mine to the smelting house. From Scenes in England by the Rev. Isaac Taylor, London, 1822. Hand-coloured engraving

Sheep farming, Suffolk crossbred breeding ewes in auction ring at sale, Thame Sheep Fair, Oxfordshire, England, August

Sheep farming, mule yearling breeding ewes in pens at sale, Thame Sheep Fair, Oxfordshire, England, August

Sheep farming, orphan mule lambs feeding on milk from automatic drinker, Chipping, Lancashire, England, April

Sheep farming, orphan Swaledale and mule lambs feeding on milk from automatic drinker, Chipping, Lancashire, England, April

Sheep farming, unloading mule sheep from livestock trailer at sale, Thame Sheep Fair, Oxfordshire, England, August

Man collecting seaweed from beach for fertilizer, loading cart pulled by mule, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Domestic Sheep, Welsh Mules (Improved Welsh Mountain ewes put to Bluefaced Leicester rams), flock standing in pasture, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, October

Domestic Sheep, Mule and Half-bred ewes, flock standing in pasture, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, August

Domestic Sheep, mule ewes, drinking from stream, Greystoneley Brook, Wardsley Farm, Bowland-with-Leagram, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, July

Domestic Sheep, mule lambs, flock feeding from creep feeder in pasture, North Yorkshire, England, September

Domestic Sheep, crossbred mule ewe lambs, flock being rounded up by collie sheepdog in pasture, England, September

Domestic Sheep, mule flock, running through footbath to prevent infections, Cumbria, England, September

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe with lamb suckling, standing near farm building during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Domestic Sheep, Texel sired lamb, resting in pasture, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, May

Domestic Sheep, Texel cross ewe with twin lambs, with sprayed identification numbers, walking on pasture, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, March

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe, affected by Sheep Scab (Psoroptic Mange) caused by Psoroptes mites, grazing in pasture, Lancashire, England, March

Domestic Sheep, mule ewes, flock standing on melting snow in pasture, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, January

Domestic Sheep, ewe with crossbred lambs sired by Hampshire Down ram, standing in pasture, Cumbria, England, May

Domestic Sheep, Hebridean ewe with crossbred lamb, standing in moorland, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Mules (male donkey x female horse) and Horses, herd, grazing in pasture, with mountains in background, Grand Teton N. P
Mules (male donkey x female horse) and Horses, herd, grazing in pasture, with mountains in background, Grand Teton N.P. Wyoming, U.S.A. September

Mule (male donkey x female horse) adult, with man driving cart along beach, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

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Greece. Sporades Islands. Skiros Island. Farmer

Greece. Sporades Islands. Skiros Island. Farmer

Mules and mule foal on a Bisharat farm, south of Amman, Jordan, local men standing in doorway of stone building in background

North Africa, Morocco, Draa Valley, laden mule tied to rope in walled enclosure, front view

19th Century smugglers, artwork C018 / 7012
19th Century smugglers. 1870 woodcut print of smugglers on a mule path high up in the mountains

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface cross, lamb, standing in pasture, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Domestic Sheep, Suffolk mule ewe with four-days old lamb suckling, with sprayed identification number on lamb, Suffolk, England, february

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe with two lambs, one standing on back of ewe, in heavy snow, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Domestic Sheep, mule ewe with two lambs, one standing on back of ewe, in heavy snow, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, UK, april

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe, standing in pasture, Suffolk, England, february

Domestic Sheep, Suffolk mule, ewe, close-up of head, in coastal grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, february

Domestic Sheep, Suffolk mule, twin lambs, four-days old, playing in pasture, Suffolk, England, february

Domestic Sheep, mule lamb, four-days old, with docking ring on tail, walking in pasture, Suffolk, England, february

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe, with two four-days old lambs suckling, with sprayed identification number on lamb, Suffolk, England, february

Domestic Sheep, Suffolk mule, lamb, grazing in pasture, Suffolk, England, march

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe with two lambs suckling, in heavy snow, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Domestic Sheep, mule ewe with two lambs suckling, in heavy snow, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, UK, april

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"Mules: A Fascinating Blend of Strength and Versatility" Mules, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, have long been an integral part of various cultures around the world. From Wyoming, USA to West Indies by Royal Mail Steam Packet Company poster, these remarkable creatures have left their hoofprints in history. In Mexico's adobe houses with their traditional bake ovens, they were relied upon for transportation and labor. Their sturdy build and endurance made them ideal companions in navigating rugged terrains. Meanwhile, pin-up models adorned themselves with gold mules as fashion statements that exuded elegance and style. Traveling eastward to China's Yantai region, mules continued to serve as reliable work partners. Whether hauling goods or plowing fields in Njegusi, Montenegro alongside farmers using two working mules - they showcased their unwavering strength and dedication. Beyond their utilitarian roles, it also played significant cultural roles worldwide. In Bolivia's Carnival of Oruro or Mongolia's vibrant caravans crossing vast landscapes - these hybrid animals became symbols of tradition and celebration. Even in Corsica, France during the 1930s when modernization was on the rise, mules remained vital for local transportation along narrow village streets. Logs and other goods were efficiently transported thanks to the surefootedness of these remarkable creatures. Artistic depictions throughout history further immortalized the significance of mules. The enchanting painting "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" captured both mythical elements and real-life reliance on these incredible beings. As we reflect on our past intertwined with theirs through calico printing mills or sheep farming scenes where shepherds led crossbred mule ewes down town high streets before returning back for lambing season - it becomes evident that they can more than just hybrids; they embody resilience and adaptability across diverse landscapes worldwide.