Elephants at San Diego zoo huddle to protect calves during earthquake

When an earthquake hit, these elephants formed a protective circle around their youngest

When the ground started shaking, a herd of African elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective barrier, known as an "alert circle," around their youngest. Experts say it's a demonstration of their sharp instincts, effective communication skills and strong family connection.

Elephants react to San Diego earthquake

When a moderately strong earthquake shook Southern California on Monday, the elephants immediately responded. As a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near San...

Did you feel the San Diego County earthquake? How to sign up for early warnings

People from inland San Diego County to the Los Angeles County coast felt the earth move beneath them Monday morning when a magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck San Diego County. And, many received alerts on their mobile devices. Earthquake alert programs can give upwards of 10 seconds of warning before the heaviest shaking occurs. Here in California, the ‘MyShake App’, ‘Android Earthquake...

Elephants at San Diego Zoo huddle to protect calves during earthquake

As the ground shook from a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sprung into action to protect their young, encircling and shielding two calves from any possible threats.

Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake

The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats.

Elephants form 'alert circle' to protect young during California earthquake

Elephants at the San Diego zoo safari park formed a circle to protect their young after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in southern California. Footage from the park showed elephants instinctively circling their young, as soon as they felt the earthquake on 14 AprilSouthern California rattled by earthquake of magnitude 5.2 Continue reading...