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Elephants Form Protective Circle During Earthquake at Zoo

4/18/2025

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In a remarkable display of family unity, elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instinctively formed an "alert circle" around their young during a 5.2-magnitude earthquake. This heartwarming moment, captured in a viral video, showcases their protective instincts and communication skills, as the quake rattled the region but resulted in no injuries.

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In a remarkable display of family unity, elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instinctively formed an "alert circle" around their young during a 5.2-magnitude earthquake. This heartwarming moment, captured in a viral video, showcases their protective instincts and communication skills, as the quake rattled the region but resulted in no injuries.