When a 5.2 earthquake hit near San Diego yesterday, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park caught its elephants on video taking action to protect their young. They formed what experts call an "alert circle."

When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed a protective circle

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When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed a protective circle

When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed a protective circle