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Why can't an elephant fly?

Elephants are too heavy and large to generate enough lift to fly. Their body structure and size are not designed for flying, as they lack wings and a lightweight skeleton. Additionally, their muscles are not suitable for aerial propulsion.


How did the fly get its name?

The word "fly" comes from the Old English word "fleoge" which means "flying insect." This term has been used to describe insects that have the ability to fly, such as flies, for centuries.


Why are flies called flies?

Flies get their name from their ability to fly, which distinguishes them from other insects that may not have the same flying ability. The term "fly" comes from the Old English word "fleóge," which means "flying insect."


How fast does the deer fly fly?

A Deer bot fly flies at 90 miles per hour


How does an elephant living in the tropical rainforest adapt itself?

All animals have a instinct and/or organism that helps them adapt to their newly changed habitat. It's the evolution of everything all over again. How lions grew to have claws and climb on the rocky plains or how the birds grew wings to be able to fly and land on trees. Unfortunately elephants have not been observed to grow wings and fly or climb trees. The metabolism of elephants is able to accommodate a wide range of temperatures and humidity, like all mammals. An elephant can vary its diet and activities to ensure that it has the correct nutrients for the conditions. In rainforests cooling by swimming and waving ears is important. Domesticated elephants may also have a better chance of survival in extreme conditions.

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What does an elephant bird do for an elephant?

it shoos the flies away fly away fly away


Are the elephants tail so hairy?

Yes. There is a big tuft of hair at the tip of the elephants tail. Since elephants live in forests, there is an abundance of insects and other flying pests that might trouble an elephant. It uses its tail as a fly swatter to ward off flies and other insects.


Why can a fly fly but an elephant can't elephant?

Because elephant isn't an action verb and fly is. The noun and verb "fly" are from the same source, but many other things besides flies can fly. You might cow a cow, or see a flea flee, and a bear will normally bear you no ill will.


Do pink elephants fly?

A "pink elephant" is a delusion, a non-existent apparition. Being imaginary, they could do pretty much as they please.


Are African elephants larger than Indian elephant?

Indian elephants have smaller ears, and African elephants have larger ears. I also think that the African elephants tusks might be a bit larger than the Indian ones. This answer is not completely accurate, but the Indian elephants do have smaller ears than African.


How do elephants fly?

Elephants can't fly. (they were never meant to)


Can elephants really fly with there big ears?

No, elephants cannot really fly.


If a fly can fly than why can't an elephant elephant?

A fly can fly because this word is both a noun and a verb... the object fly can have an action fly, meanwhile the word elephant is simply a noun and there is not generally accepted a verb "elephant". So saying and elephant can elephant doesn't convey a sense of meaning since the usage of elephant as a verb does not convey a known sense of action.


Why do you like flying elephants?

not only are they elephants but they fly!


Why can't an elephant elephant and a fly can't fly?

the question no sense so hmmm


Why can't an elephant fly?

Elephants are too heavy and large to generate enough lift to fly. Their body structure and size are not designed for flying, as they lack wings and a lightweight skeleton. Additionally, their muscles are not suitable for aerial propulsion.


Can elephants actually fly?

No