San Diego zoo elephants form protective circle during quake
In San Diego, an unusual event occurred during an earthquake. Elephants at the zoo formed a protective circle, which was captured on video. The zoo released footage showing the intelligence of these animals.
On April 14th, California experienced an earthquake that was felt from San Diego to Los Angeles. An extraordinary behaviour of elephants was recorded at the San Diego Safari Park.
San Diego Zoo - extraordinary behaviour of elephants
The animals formed a circle, protecting the young ones from the tremors. This phenomenon is called a "warning circle."
Adult elephants stood on the outside, while the young ones were in the middle, which was meant to protect them from the effects of the earthquake. After the tremors subsided, the animals dispersed. This behaviour shows how intelligent and social these animals are.
Animals can predict disasters
Animals often exhibit the ability to predict disasters. An example is mice in Japan, which changed their behaviour after the earthquake in 2011. Similar abilities are attributed to fish and rodents. These animals can detect subtle changes in the environment, such as ground vibrations, changes in atmospheric pressure, or electromagnetic fields.
Many people have noticed that just before a disaster, animals become restless, abandon their nests, or migrate to other places. Scientists are still studying these phenomena, trying to understand the mechanisms behind animal intuition.
Elephants are known for their developed social and emotional bonds. Their funeral rituals resemble mourning, as confirmed by findings in India, where elephants buried the bodies of their young in trenches.
Elephants, like dolphins and some parrots, produce personalized sounds that can be considered names. This is further proof of their advanced communication abilities.
