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WILDLIFE FUN: Keep your youngster entertained for hours while learning! Add to other animal toy sets allowing your kids to create and explore Many metallic objects were found in the elephant's stomach, including English pennies, keys, rivets, and a police whistle. [b] Jumbo's nightly rages were probably caused by toothache, rather than musth, as his keeper thought at the time. Meredith, Martin (2009). Elephant Destiny: Biography of an Endangered Species in Africa. PublicAffairs. p.117. ISBN 978-0786728381 . Retrieved 16 January 2013.
Harding, Les. Elephant Story: Jumbo and P.T. Barnum Under the Big Top. McFarland, 2000. ISBN 0-7864-0632-1 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 Examination of Jumbo's limb bones showed overgrown tendon attachment areas consistent with a long-term history of being overloaded at his work. a b c d Chambers, Paul (2008). Jumbo the greatest elephant in the world (1st USed.). Hanover, N.H.: Steerforth Press. p.PT14. ISBN 978-1586421533.
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Jumbo was one of the first animal celebrities in London's history. Born in Sudan, in east Africa, he was imported to Europe and moved into London Zoo in 1865.
a b "Jumbo: From Our Special Collections". University of Rochester Libraries . Retrieved 2 January 2014. Scott, Matthew. The autobiography of Matthew Scott and his biography of P.T. Barnum's great elephant Jumbo. 1885. ISBN 978-1-480-10798-4 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? Lucy the Elephant, a six-story structure in Margate City, New Jersey, was modeled after Jumbo. [23] Built by James V. Lafferty in 1881, Lucy is the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America and a National Historic Landmark. Lafferty also made other Jumbo-shaped structures, including Elephantine Colossus, on Coney Island. [24]
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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’? In 1885, Jumbo was hit by a train while in Canada and many were skeptical over whether Jumbo’s death was an accident. Knowles, Sebastian D. G. At Fault: Joyce and the Crisis of the Modern University. The Florida James Joyce Series, Gainesville, University Press of Florida, 2018. ISBN 978-0-813-05692-0
Guide to the Jumbo the Elephant Material". Cornell Rare Manuscript Collections. 2001 . Retrieved 2023-03-31. The 1941 animated film Dumbo released by Walt Disney Animation Studios was inspired by the story of Jumbo and is regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time. Despite the film being fictional, many people have speculated that Jumbo might have been the title character's father. [28] Examination of Jumbo's skeleton [ edit ] The 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. Promote Fine Motor Skills: Designed with little hands in mind, these toys help your child practice and enhance their fine motor skills. As children interact with these animal figures, they can improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity, all while embarking on Arctic adventures. Details At A Glance:
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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 Elephants Barnum eventually donated the stuffed Jumbo to Tufts University, where it was displayed at P.T. Barnum Hall there for many years. The hide was destroyed in a fire in April 1975. [17] Ashes from that fire, which are believed to contain the elephant's remains, are kept in a 14-ounce Peter Pan Crunchy Peanut Butter jar in the office of the Tufts athletic director, while his taxidermied tail, removed during earlier renovations, resides in the holdings of the Tufts Digital Collections and Archives. [12] Jumbo is the Tufts University mascot. [20] Legacy [ edit ] A life-sized statue of the elephant was erected in 1985 in St. Thomas, Ontario, to commemorate the centennial of the elephant's death. It is located on Talbot Street on the west side of the city. In 2006 the Jumbo statue was inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame in the category of "Railway Art Forms & Events" as having local significance. [21]
In declining health and suffering from troubling night rages, Jumbo was sold to circus impresario P.T. Barnum and shipped to New York City at the age of 21 in 1882. Hyped as ‘the biggest elephant’ in the world, Jumbo was met by a record-breaking crowd and hauled up Broadway in his crate. Educational & Developmental: Our Arctic Animal Toys offer valuable educational benefits. They encourage curiosity, foster a love for wildlife, and promote cognitive development as children engage in imaginative small world play, storytelling, and role-playing activities. These toys are more than playthings; they're gateways to learning. A post mortem photograph of Jumbo shows skin abrasions consistent with an illustration produced just after his death of the freight train hitting him on a hip from behind as he was being led across to his traveling carriage, and said that the likeliest cause of death was internal bleeding from his injuries.McCullough, David (2012). The Great Bridge: the epic story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge (Updateded.). London: Simon & Schuster. pp.431, 543. ISBN 978-1451683233. Watch as these arctic animal toys transport your child to a world of icy enchantment, where penguins waddle on shimmering glaciers and polar bears roam amidst the frosty wilderness. This extraordinary set captures the essence of the Arctic, providing your little explorer with a captivating play experience that blends imagination, education, and endless fun. Key Features: Jumbo lived in the London Zoo about 16 years. He was the biggest elephant in captivity. American circus showman P. T. Barnum simply had to have this huge elephant in his circus. He bought Jumbo in 1882. The elephant made his debut in the United States on Easter Sunday 1882 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He toured with Barnum's circus for three years. In September 1885, he was killed in a railroad accident in Canada. Safe and Durable: Your child's safety is our top priority. That's why our Arctic Animal Toys are meticulously crafted from premium, child-safe materials. We've ensured that they're free from harmful toxins and chemicals, granting you peace of mind while your little one engages in hours of adventurous play. These durable toys are built to withstand even the most intrepid Arctic quests. The life, beginnings, and behavior of circus elephants are a mystery to many. People were typically unaware of the elephant’s reality besides what they saw in performances. However, many interesting and widely unknown facts about these creatures are worth knowing! Read on to learn fascinating circus elephant facts that everyone should know! The First Show Elephant
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