Monkey.
Donkey.

There is only a single letter difference between the names of the two animals, but no two creatures could be more dissimilar.

Monkeys like to throw things.
Donkeys like to kick things.

Monkeys like to work on stage and in the film industry.
Donkeys prefer to work as day laborers.

Monkeys hang out in trees.
Donkeys hang out under trees.

You've probably heard the saying, "He's got a monkey on his back".
A donkey would carry you on his back.

Monkeys dig the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Donkeys dig hiking the Grand Canyon.

Monkey.
Donkey.

Don't get confused.

(c) d~ 2006