Elephants are among the very few mammals that cannot jump.

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An African elephant walking across dry savanna
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Elephants are among the very few mammals that cannot jump.

Yes. Adult elephants cannot jump. Their heavy bodies and pillar like legs are built for support, and even when moving fast, at least one foot stays on the ground.

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