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16 Unique Facts About 16 Unique Animals
- The heart of a shrimp is located in its head. ...
- A snail can sleep for three years. ...
- The fingerprints of a koala are so indistinguishable from humans that they have on occasion been confused at a crime scene. ...
- Slugs have four noses. ...
- Elephants are the only animal that can't jump.
What Animals Can't jump?
Elephants are the only mammal that can't jump
But there are other mammals that can't either, like sloths, hippos and rhinos. Although, unlike elephants, hippos and rhinos can have all four feet off the ground at the same time when they run.
Why can't Elephants Jump?
In the case of the elephant, in fact, it's impossible. Unlike most mammals, the bones in elephant legs are all pointed downwards, which means they don't have the "spring" required to push off the ground.
Can giraffes jump?
Giraffes do not jump. A giraffe can kick in any direction and in a manner of ways, and its kick can not only kill a lion, but has even been known to decapitate (behead) it.
