David Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Naturalist David Attenborough investigates the life of Jumbo, a famous Victorian elephant, supposedly the largest that ever lived. Jumbo arrived at London Zoo in 1865 and was popular with the royal family, but was dangerously unhappy in captivity. In later life, he would be sold to PT Barnum's circus, becoming a celebrity before dying under mysterious circumstances. Attenborough examines Jumbo's remains and considers the lives of elephants in the wild to learn more about the animal's difficult life

Monday, 31 August 2 airings
19:45
Sky Max
David Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
19:45
Sky One
David Attenborough and the Giant Elephant