Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
“The remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant”
Synopsis
David Attenborough explores the extraordinary life and death of Jumbo the elephant, a famous animal who is believed to have inspired the movie *Dumbo*. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to uncover the intricate and enigmatic story of this large African elephant, thought by many to be the biggest in the world. With exclusive access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team works together to distinguish fact from fiction. How large was Jumbo truly? How was he treated in captivity? And what were the circumstances of his death? Jumbo's bones may provide crucial answers.
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- David Attenboroughas Self - Presenter
- David Suzukias Self - Presenter, Canadian Version
- Michael J Novacekas Self - Provost of Science, American Museum of Natural History
- Richard Thomasas Self - Researcher of Ancient Animal Bones, University of Leicester
- John Hutchinsonas Self - Royal Veterinary College
- Holly Milleras Self - University of Nottingham
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15 unique people credited
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David Attenborough
as Self - Presenter
David Suzuki
as Self - Presenter, Canadian Version
Michael J Novacek
as Self - Provost of Science, American Museum of Natural History
Richard Thomas
as Self - Researcher of Ancient Animal Bones, University of Leicester
John Hutchinson
as Self - Royal Veterinary College
Holly Miller
as Self - University of Nottingham
Edwin Lusichi
as Self - Head Keeper, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Angela Sheldrick
as Self - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Vicki Fishlock
as Self - Amboseli Trust for Elephants
Mike Baker
as Self - Curator, Elgin County Museum
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