Beverly Joubert Instagram – Elephants may look ungainly, but these lumbering giants are surprisingly agile. Beneath the wrinkled skin on their pillar-like feet is a complex, uniquely adapted anatomy. Although the elephants’ toes are not visible, they are orientated in a partially vertical position, almost as though they are walking on tiptoes. A thick fatty pad helps support their substantial weight and protects their feet from sharp thorns or pointy rocks. Elephants will typically avoid the high-energy costs of clambering up steep slopes, but when a climb is unavoidable, they certainly have the equipment to take on the challenge.⁣ ⁣ #elephant #wildlife #nature