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.

What is the primary reason elephants cannot jump?

How does the bone structure of elephants differ from that of humans?

What specific feature of elephant leg bones prevents them from jumping?

Explain the significance of the downward orientation of elephant bones.

What is the role of spring in the ability to jump, and how does it relate to elephants?