The group of elephants can be seen instinctively circling an elephant calf to protect it. (San Diego Zoo)

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The elephants formed an “alert circle” to protect the younger animals, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park said of the sweet moment.

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The behaviour is known as an ‘alert circle’, a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats.