A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in San Diego caused a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to spring into action to protect their young. The video shows the elephants circling the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, after feeling the ground shake. The older elephants, Ndlula, Umngani, and Khosi, gathered around the young ones and stood guard, ready to defend against any threats. The shaking boulders onto roads in San Diego County and knocking items off shelves in Julian, but caused no injuries or major damage. Elephants are intelligent and social animals that form protective circles, with young calves in the center, during perceived threats. In the video, one calf sought refuge between the adults while the other remained on the edge to show bravery. The female elephant, Khosi, tapped the male calf to reassure him everything was okay. The herd briefly huddled again during an aftershock, showing their protective instincts once more. As the calves grow, their roles within the group will shift, with the male eventually joining a bachelor group. The display of parental protection by the elephants is a reminder of the natural instinct to shield loved ones during moments of danger.
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