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Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake

Video shared by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows the moment a group of elephants protect their young during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. The behaviour is known as an ‘alert circle’, a formation meant to protect calves from threats. The earthquake struck Julian, California and was felt across San Diego County on 14 April.



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