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Miniature mule Pedro could be one of the world's smallest
Maisey Watson bred her horse with the farm's donkey Angus, resulting in the birth of tiny Pedro, who stands at just 20 inches tall.
The diminutive animal was born two weeks ago at Springwell Farm in Consett, and is now happily grazing at the farm.
Mules, which are bred by crossing donkeys and horses, usually grow up to be midway between the size of their parents.
But little Pedro, whose mother is just 30 inches tall herself, will only grow to the size of a Labrador dog, said Mrs Watson.
Baby Pedro is so small that Mrs Watson, 49, fears he might be pocketed by an opportunistic thief.
She told Newcastle's Journal newspaper: "He will be very valuable so I will be keeping a close eye on him.
"We knew he was going to be small when Mrs Pickles mated with Angus the donkey. He barely comes up to my knee-cap at the moment. I can pick him up and give him a cuddle."
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