A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in San Diego prompted a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to spring into action to protect their young. A video shows the elephants running in different directions before the older elephants, Ndlula, Umngani, and Khosi, encircled and shielded the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya. The quake was felt from San Diego to Los Angeles but caused no injuries or major damage.
Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals, capable of feeling 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 received protection from the matriarchs, with one seeking refuge between the adults and the other showing courage and independence on the edge of the circle.
The female elephant, Khosi, reassured the young male calf, Zuli, by tapping him with her trunk to indicate that things were okay. As the elephants dispersed after the aftershock, it was evident that their natural instinct to protect the young remained strong. The behavior exhibited by the elephants in response to the earthquake showcased their nurturing and protective instincts, reflecting how parents should protect their children. Observation of the elephants’ actions during the earthquake highlighted the importance of familial bonds and the role of each member in ensuring the safety and well-being of the group.
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