I WONDER - Can Elephants Jump?

Elephants are unable to jump due to their unique bone structure. Unlike human bones, the bones in an elephant's legs are oriented only downward, which eliminates the spring-like mechanism necessary for jumping.

Why are elephants unable to jump?

• Because they are too heavy

• They are not agile

• Due to their bone structure

• They lack muscles

How do elephant leg bones differ from human bones?

• They are shorter

• They are more flexible

• They are hollow

• They are only pointed downward

What is missing in elephants that prevents them from jumping?

• More muscles

• Longer legs

• A spring-like mechanism

• A strong tail

What is the orientation of an elephant's leg bones?

• Upward

• Downward

• Sideways

• Forward

What is the primary reason elephants can't jump?

• Their weight

• Their diet

• Their habitat

• Their bone structure