A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in San Diego prompted a herd of elephants at the Safari Park to protect their young. The five elephants, including three older females and two 7-year-old calves, ran in different directions before forming a circle to shield the calves from potential threats. The elephants remained huddled together with their ears spread and flapping even after the shaking stopped. The earthquake caused boulders to fall and items to be knocked off shelves, but there were no injuries or major damage reported. Elephants are intelligent and social animals that can feel vibrations through their feet, and they often form protective circles when they sense danger. In the video footage, one calf sought refuge between the adults while the other male calf stayed on the edge, displaying courage and independence. The teenage female elephant, Khosi, reassured him by tapping him with her trunk. The elephants dispersed after determining everyone was safe following an aftershock. The behavior of the elephants in protecting the calves reflects the instinctive parental instincts seen in many species. The calves will eventually grow up and their roles within the elephant herd will change, with the male moving to a bachelor group and the females remaining with the family unit for life.
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