Weissengruber, G.E.; Egger, G.F.; Hutchinson, J.R.; Groenewald, Hermanus B.; Elsässer, L.; Famini, D.; Forstenpointner, G.
(Blackwell, 2006-12)
The uniquely designed limbs of the African elephant, Loxodonta africana, support the weight of the largest terrestrial animal. Besides other morphological peculiarities, the feet are equipped with large subcutaneous cushions ...