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Jumbo the elephant: his attempted removal
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Jumbo the elephant: his attempted removal
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882. Jumbos departure to America was covered with great interest in the British press. Depicted here is the failed initial attempt to remove Jumbo from the Zoological Gardens to commence his journey to America. Balking at his cage and refusing to enter it, it was later altered to better support him, and placed close to his stable door for him to become more accustomed to it.
1882
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Cage Crate Dec17 Departure Elephant Jumbo Refusing Remove
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This evocative image captures the moment of resistance from Jumbo the African elephant during his attempted removal from the Zoological Gardens in London, England, in 1882. Purchased by the American showman P.T. Barnum from the Zoological Society of London, Jumbo's departure to America was met with great interest and excitement in the British press. However, as seen in this photograph from the Illustrated London News, the initial attempt to load Jumbo into his crate and cage for the journey proved unsuccessful. The massive elephant, known for his gentle demeanor and intelligence, balked at the sight of the cage and refused to enter it. In response, the cage was altered to better support Jumbo's size and was placed close to his stable door to help him become more accustomed to it. This image offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of transporting such a large and powerful animal during the Victorian era, and highlights Jumbo's unique personality and the care taken to ensure his wellbeing during the journey to his new home in America.
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