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Tragedy struck again in 1975, when a mysterious fire destroyed the now highly-combustible elephant. But Jumbo's memory would not be snuffed out. Phyllis Byrne, a Tufts athletic dept.
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www.roadsideamerica.com/pet/jumbo.html
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But in the privacy of the Elephant House, the amiable Jumbo became intractable and tested the courage of his keepers. Fearing some accident, the Zoological Society sold the biggest creature in captivity to Barnum for his circus in America.
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www.scrapalbum.com/jumbo.htm
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In Barnum's vivid rendering of the tale--told numerous times with equally numerous embellishments--Jumbo sacrificed his own life to save the baby elephant. Jumbo swung around, wrapped his long trunk around Tom Thumb, and hurled him 20 yards away, with a force that cost the calf a broken hind leg, but saved his life.
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www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/spring2002/jumbo.html
www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/spring2002/jumbo.html
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P.T. Barnum's prize elephant Jumbo was killed September 15, 1885, crossing railroad tracks in St. Thomas, Ontario. The collision derailed the train, and 150 people were required to haul the elephant's body up an embankment.
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www.celebritymorgue.com/jumbo/
www.celebritymorgue.com/jumbo/
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The Primary Source for History Online. License digital images illustrating more than two hundred years of American history ... Exact Date (or Start Date); ... Photographer (First Name, Last Name)
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Jumbo was an African elephant, born in 1861 in the French Sudan. He was exported to France in 1863 and then to London Zoo in 1865, where he became famous for giving rides to visitors. Jumbo's name is from a Swahili word, jumbe, which means "chief." Unfortunately, Jumbo grew bored in London and began to "act up".
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www.mysteriesofcanada.com/Ontario/jumbo_the_elephant.htm
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Make a cute Halloween Jumbo Elephant costume for your little one with this great homemade costume from FamilyFun.com. ... Jumbo Elephant - Step 2...
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familyfun.go.com/crafts/jumbo-elephant-667936/
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In 1882, P.T. Barnum offered the London Zoo $10,000 to buy their elephant named Jumbo. The elephant was the largest in the world and measured 10 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 8 tons, and had a trunk 27 and a half inches in circumference.
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www.historybuff.com/library/refelephant.html
www.historybuff.com/library/refelephant.html
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One small step for Motola the elephant, a giant leap for the world's injured animals. ... Easy does it: Elephant keepers help fit the artificial leg for Motola, who became a symbol of the plight of today's elephants ... Finishing touches: Members of the Prostheses Foundation adjust the leg so that it fits the elephant exactly...
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www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1206967/One-gia...
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1206967/One-giant-step-jumbo-Amputee-elephant-Motola-fitted-state-art-artificial-leg.html
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