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Elephants Form Protective Circle During Earthquake at Zoo

4/14/2025

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In a remarkable display of instinct and unity, a herd of African elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed an "alert circle" to shield their young during a magnitude 5.2 earthquake. Captured on video, this heartwarming moment highlights their deep social bonds and communication skills, as they returned to their routine just four minutes later, staying close together.

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Story summary

In a remarkable display of instinct and unity, a herd of African elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed an "alert circle" to shield their young during a magnitude 5.2 earthquake. Captured on video, this heartwarming moment highlights their deep social bonds and communication skills, as they returned to their routine just four minutes later, staying close together.