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The Illustrated Life of Jumbo

JUMBO was orphaned by hunters while still quite young in what is now Eritrea. He would go on to become the first male African elephant to be exhibited in Europe. 
 
Find Jumbo’s illustrated life here.

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Elgin County Heritage Centre Open with Controlled Access as of March 9th, 2021- Notice

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