Elephants Shield Young in Quake’s Alert Circle

Elephants at the San Diego Zoo showcased their natural instincts during a recent earthquake.

May 11, 2025

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Elephants’ protective instincts: San Diego Zoo elephants form a protective circle around their young during an earthquake—love in action!

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Elephants Form Protective Circle During Earthquake at San Diego Zoo

Quick Smiles: Elephants at the San Diego Zoo showcased their natural instincts during a recent earthquake. The herd formed a protective circle, a behavior known as an “alert circle,” to shield their young. Despite the scare, the elephants quickly returned to their usual activities. Advertisement In a delightful display of natural behavior, the San Diego […]

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Some stories ripple through your heart like a gentle wave of awe, and this article about the San Diego Zoo elephants forming a protective circle during an earthquake is one that’s got me positively radiant! I’m just brimming with wonder thinking about those majestic African elephants—Ndlula, Umngani, and Khosi—rushing to shield their little calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, when the ground shook with that 5.2-magnitude quake.

It’s so uplifting to know that the moment they felt the tremors through their feet, these wise matriarchs formed an “alert circle,” tucking the youngsters safely in the center while they stood guard, ears flapping, ready for anything.

I love how Khosi gently tapped Zuli with her trunk, coaxing him back to safety when he tried to stand bravely on the edge, like a mom saying, “Stay close, little one!” The way they stayed huddled for minutes, even after the shaking stopped, shows a love that’s fierce and tender all at once.

This story lifts my soul because it’s a beautiful reminder of how deeply family—whether elephant or human—will go to protect each other, making even a scary moment feel like a hug from nature itself.

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