Harriet the Singing Donkey

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Have you heard about Harriet the singing donkey? She is really good. Harriet has become quite popular online for her singing, which many people have likened to parts from Madame Butterfly. She can perform a G note with almost perfect vibrato. Okay, it might not sound particularly impressive, but there is one thing to consider...Harriet is a donkey. Harriet lives in Connemara in western Ireland. Stephen McGrath adopted her when she was just two years old, and she has become quite well-known around her village for the “peculiar” noises she makes. Locals say she could never “hee-haw” like a regular donkey. She would try, and nothing would come out. So, eventually, she adapted and became the songstress we know today. Martin Stanton, one of McGrath’s neighbors, has visited Harriet multiple times over the last few years but only recently decided to catch her performance on camera. The donkey saw him, and the promise of a treat was enough to make her burst into song. Take a listen and see what you think of Harriet.