Why do elephants have flat feet?
To stamp out forest fires.
Why else?
Because they jump for joy at elephant jokes.

Why do elephants have grey hides?
They'd look funny in tweed coats.

Why do elephants have ivory tusks?
Iron ones would rust.

Why do elephants have short tails?
So they won't get stuck in revolving doors.

Why do elephants have trunks?
They would look silly with handbags, wouldn't they?

Why do elephants have trunks?
To go swimming.
Why else?
Because they don't have pockets.
Why else?
To put their tennis racquets in.
Why else?
Because they don't have glove compartments.
Why else?
Because bikinis don't suit them.

Why do elephants have wrinkled ankles?
Because they lace their boots too tightly.

Why do elephants have wrinkled knees?
From scrubbing floors.

Why do elephants have wrinkled skin?
Well, have you ever tried to iron one?

Why do elephants lie down?
They can't lie up.