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Elephants are one of the few animals that can’t jump. Gravity remains undefeated—every single time.

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Their massive weight and limb structure are optimized for support and efficient walking, not springing off the ground. Elephants can still move fast—up to roughly 25–40 km/h—but they keep at least one foot on the ground.

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