Jumbo: David Attenborough On The Tragic Life Of The Superstar Elephant | Jumbo

David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - the biggest animal celebrity of the 19th century whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. The most famous animal in the world, Jumbo captivated the world. But behind the curtain, was a tragic story of...

59 min - Nature & Wildlife - Absolute History

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