A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck San Diego, causing a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to spring into action to protect their young. The video shows the older elephants quickly circling around the two 7-year-old calves, shielding them from any possible threats. The earthquake, felt from San Diego to Los Angeles, caused no injuries but spooked the elephants. Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals with the ability to feel sound through their feet. When they perceive a threat, they often form an “alert circle” with the young in the center and the adults facing outward to defend the group. In the video, the calves reacted differently to the situation, with one seeking refuge between the adults and the other displaying courage and independence on the edge of the circle. The female elephants, especially Khosi, reassured the young elephants by tapping them with their trunks. The calves’ roles will change as they grow, with the male moving to join a bachelor group and the females staying with the family unit for life. The elephants huddled again briefly during an aftershock, demonstrating the importance of protecting their young and working together as a family unit. The video captured a heartwarming moment of the elephants doing what any parent should do – protecting their children.
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