Fun Facts Friday: Elephant Skeleton Structure Many mammals have skeletons adapted for speed, agility, or jumping, with flexible spines and angled limb joints that allow rapid acceleration and maneuverability. Elephants are classified as graviportal animals, built to support massive body weight during steady, long-distance movement over decades. Elephants’ leg bones are stacked almost vertically, forming column-like supports that transfer weight straight down through the skeleton. This alignment