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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Sir David Attenborough investigates the life story of the most famous elephant who ever lived: Jumbo. With scientists from around the world, Sir David has unique access to the elephant's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History.

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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

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Special | 58m 13s | Sir David Attenborough investigates the life story of the famed elephant: Jumbo. (58m 13s)

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