Thanks for creating a historical video about Jumbo. My grandfather, a reporter for The Detroit News, happened to be in St. Thomas when Jumbo was hit by the train. He took a historic photo of it, which may be one you used in your video. The original was lost in a home fire. I wonder where you got the copy that you used and if there was an attribute? I'm sure Granddad wrote about it for paper. I also heard that Jumbo was cranky and dangerous, maybe because he was abused?
Thanks for the compliment and also for telling me the story of your Grandfather. I used the picture from Wikipedia since it was listed as public domain and “unknown author”. It’s impressive that you discovered my little video and reached out! I’m sure Jumbo was likely frustrated by the situation of being paraded about and being stuck in a cage most of his life. By today’s standards it is downright cruel. Who knows how he was handled given the mindset of the time. Thanks again for taking the time to make a comment!
I wish they were a thing of the past, but theyre not.. PT Barnum was well known for abusing his exotic traveling animals as well...and since Barnum and Bailey stopped with elephants, there are still many many more who continue to abuse them so humans can continue to be entertained. 😢
Thanks for creating a historical video about Jumbo. My grandfather, a reporter for The Detroit News, happened to be in St. Thomas when Jumbo was hit by the train. He took a historic photo of it, which may be one you used in your video. The original was lost in a home fire. I wonder where you got the copy that you used and if there was an attribute? I'm sure Granddad wrote about it for paper. I also heard that Jumbo was cranky and dangerous, maybe because he was abused?
Thanks for the compliment and also for telling me the story of your Grandfather. I used the picture from Wikipedia since it was listed as public domain and “unknown author”. It’s impressive that you discovered my little video and reached out!
I’m sure Jumbo was likely frustrated by the situation of being paraded about and being stuck in a cage most of his life. By today’s standards it is downright cruel. Who knows how he was handled given the mindset of the time.
Thanks again for taking the time to make a comment!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Some neat effects! Sad story though.
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, it is sad. More upbeat videos coming in the future!
I wish they were a thing of the past, but theyre not.. PT Barnum was well known for abusing his exotic traveling animals as well...and since Barnum and Bailey stopped with elephants, there are still many many more who continue to abuse them so humans can continue to be entertained. 😢
So true. 🥲