"The Elephant Man." During his life, Merrick received treatment at the then London Hospital, now known as the Royal London Hospital. His skeleton remains at the hospital, although his soft tissue ...

The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick ... Ironically, it is the medical preservation of Merrick's skeleton that is now causing the greatest problems in unlocking his body's secrets.

Researchers are calling for Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, to be given a Christian ... Mary University of London intends to keep his skeleton at its medical school.

His skeleton has been preserved at the Royal ... The detailed Victorian records make it “99% certain” this is the Elephant Man, said Mrs Vigor-Mungovin. “The burial is dated 24 April 1890 ...

A master showman, Barnum always claimed Jumbo was the biggest elephant in the world. But was he? By examining his skeleton our scientific team had the answer. In the end Jumbo: The Life of an ...

Deep inside the American Museum of Natural History in New York City lies the skeleton of Jumbo ... Was he really the biggest elephant in the world? How did he die? And was he suffering from ...

Elephants don’t exactly have a spring in their step, either. “If you were to look at an elephant’s skeleton, you’ll see that they’re standing on their tippy toes,” says Barthel.