During a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern California, a remarkable moment was captured on video at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: five elephants instinctively formed a protective circle around their young as the ground shook. “They sort of freeze as they gather information about where the danger is,” explained Mindy Albright, curator of mammals at the park. Known for their intelligence and strong social bonds, elephants often respond to threats by clustering together — with the adul