Elephants Form 'Alert Circle' During Earthquake in San Diego—Is This Real Life?

When an earthquake shook San Diego, elephants at the local zoo displayed remarkable intelligence by forming an 'alert circle' around their young. This touching display of protectiveness not only highlights animal behavior but also reminds us of the profound connections in nature.
Security footage captured matriarch elephants shielding calves Zuli and Mkhaya at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a scene echoing wild herds’ responses to natural disasters like the 2006 tsunami. Such viral animal behavior moments spotlight wildlife intelligence and urgent conservation needs.