The behavior is a “natural response to perceived threats that helps protect younger elephants and the herd as a whole,” the park said.

As the ground shook from a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sprang into action to protect their …

Elephants at San Diego zoo huddle to protect calves during earthquake SAN DIEGO (AP) — At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a herd of African …

As the ground began to shake, the herd’s elders – Ndlula, Umngani, Khosi – began “instinctively circling the younger elephants to protect them,” San …

At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a herd of African elephants was caught on video running over to protect their young by encircling them during a …