A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit the San Diego area, spooking a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The video captured shows the five African elephants gathering around to protect their two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, during the quake. The older elephants formed a circle to shield the younger ones, with the matriarchs in the group keeping watch. Elephants are known for their intelligence and social behavior, often forming an “alert circle” when they sense danger. One of the calves sought refuge among the adults, while the other, a male named Zuli, displayed courage and independence on the edge of the circle. The teenage female elephant, Khosi, who helped raise Zuli, reassured him with trunk taps to indicate safety. The curator of mammals at the zoo noted that the elephants demonstrated a parental instinct to protect their young during the earthquake. An hour later, when an aftershock occurred, the elephants briefly huddled again before dispersing once they determined it was safe. The behavior of the elephants in response to the earthquake highlights their caring and protective nature towards their young.
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