A zoo spokesperson said the behavior is called an “alert circle” and said it is “intended to protect the young — and the ...

Incredible footage has emerged of the moment a herd of elephants sprung into action to protect their youngest during a 5.2 ...

During the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit San Diego, California, these massive mammals from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park ...

A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sprang into action to protect their young as the ground shook from a 5.2 ...

A video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park taken during an earthquake put complex elephant herd dynamics on display.

Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals that have the ability to feel sound through their feet. When they ...

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 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing g.whisnant@newsweek.com. Find him on Twitter @GabeWhisnant. Elephants can detect ...

Wide open fields and native foliage provide a backdrop for 12 retired African and Asian elephants ... making her the second-oldest elephant in North America. Shirley's story: North America's ...