Learning Minds Set of 8 Jumbo Jungle Animal Figures - Zoo Animals For 1, 2, 3 Year Olds - Toy Safari Animals For Kids Age 18 Months Plus - Toys For 1 Year Old Boys - Suitable From 18 Months

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Barnham (Composer), George; MacDermott (Lyricist), G. H.; Symons (Composer), Ernest J. "Why Part With Jumbo, the Pet of the Zoo". Levy Sheet Music Collection. JScholarship . Retrieved 26 December 2013. Chambers, Paul. Jumbo: The Greatest Elephant in the World, Andre Deutsch, 2007. ISBN 978-0-233-00222-4 More than a century after his death, mystery still swirls around Jumbo. Was he really the tallest elephant in the world? How was he treated? Was his death part of a conspiracy? While in London, Jumbo broke both tusks, and when they regrew, he ground them down against the stonework of his enclosure. [5] His keeper in London was Matthew Scott, whose 1885 autobiography details his life with Jumbo. [5] "Jumbo's pitiful refusal to leave London Zoo tugged at the nation's heartstrings" Unfortunately, the usage of animals in the circus was not always fun and games. Van Amburgh was known for beating his animals. Being a prominent and famed trainer, other animal trainers followed in his footsteps and abused their animals, too. Clyde Betty was another famous animal trainer known for abusing his animals.

In 1885, Jumbo was hit by a train while in Canada and many were skeptical over whether Jumbo’s death was an accident. Remaining in the United Kingdom are statues and other memorabilia of Jumbo. Although the hide was destroyed by a major fire, Jumbo remains the mascot of Tufts, and representations of the elephant are featured prominently throughout the campus. Jumbo was approximately 10 feet and seven inches tall when he passed away at around 25 years old, but Barnum reported his height to be over 13 feet during his life. Jumbo’s skeleton is on display at the American Museum of Natural History. One could say that even in his death, Jumbo was displayed for the world to see. Other Famous ElephantsThe giant elephant's name spawned the common word " jumbo", meaning large in size. [3] Examples of his lexical impact are phrases like " jumbo jet", "jumbo shrimp," and " jumbotron." Jumbo's shoulder height has been estimated to have been 3.23 metres (10ft 7in) at the time of his death, [2] and was claimed to be about 4m (13ft 1in) by Barnum. In a report to the Zoological Society’s Council (relayed in The Times on 9 March 1882), Bartlett expressed his anxiety about what to do “in the event of illness or accident” to Matthew Scott, the only keeper that Jumbo would respond to. “In conclusion, I may ask that I should be provided with, and have at hand, the means of killing this animal, should such a necessity arise.”

Jumbo travelled in luxury when he went on tour every year. He had his own railway boxcar. Barnum called it "Jumbo's Palace Car". It was a red and gold boxcar with huge double doors at the center for Jumbo to be able to go in and out easily. Scotty slept in a bunk in a little room near Jumbo's head. Jumbo would never let Scotty close the door to the little room. He loved his friend and wanted to be near him always.In Jumbo: The Life of an Elephant Superstar, Canadian and British filmmakers gained unprecedented access to Jumbo’s bones held at the American Museum of National History since his death. Together with an international team of scientists, they examined Jumbo’s skeleton and made discoveries that, for the first time, reveal the true story behind this extraordinary creature. Was Jumbo Really ‘The Biggest Elephant in the World’? WILDLIFE FUN: Keep your youngster entertained for hours while learning! Add to other animal toy sets allowing your kids to create and explore PERFECT FOR AGES 18M & UP: This jungle animal set is an ideal gift choice for boys and girls and is excellent for educational purposes. Teach young children about different kinds of wild animals, encouraging motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination, and creative expression