Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
Released: December 10, 2017Runtime: 58 min
David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to unravel the complex and mysterious story of this large African elephant - an elephant many believed to be the biggest in the world. With unique access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team work together to separate myth from reality. How big was Jumbo really? How was he treated in captivity? And how did he die? Jumbo's bones may offer vital clues.
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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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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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