But fame comes at a price and, like so many modern celebrities, Jumbo led a troubled private life that was far from idyllic. His name entered our lexicon as an adjective for oversized things, and half a century after his death his still-famous and unrivalled popularity was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Dumbo. made headlines for weeks, and he was an instant sensation in America. Barnum purchased him for his Greatest Show on Earth, Jumbo’s transport to the U.S. Every day tens of thousands of people would visit this adored animal known as “the Children’s Pet” or, more simply, “the Giant Elephant,” at the London Zoo. His name en Jumbo was a superstar of the Victorian era. Jumbo was a superstar of the Victorian era.
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