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How fast can elephants run?

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Illustration of an African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) shown in profile, highlighting its large ears, long trunk, and curved tusks, with a scale bar indicating size.
elephant African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana).

Although elephants are unable to jump or gallop, they can reach a top speed of 40 km (25 miles) per hour. Their feet are specially adapted to support their massive weight, featuring a thick, fibrous wedge of fatty tissue protected by tough skin.1

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