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11-12-2017, 08:23 AM
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Jumbo the elephant

Was on last night .BBC
Story of the first African elephant to come to the uk.
Told by David Attenborough.
Interesting but sad investigation into his life and death
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11-12-2017, 10:53 AM
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Re: Jumbo the elephant

I watched that as well,sad story,much the same as they are being slaughtered now.
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11-12-2017, 10:10 PM
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Re: Jumbo the elephant

after watching the programme i think perhaps the quick end to his life saved him from years of pain and torment..
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12-12-2017, 12:08 AM
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Re: Jumbo the elephant

I didn't watch it.

I've always liked elephants, and didn't really want to watch something so sad just before bedtime.
 

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