The story behind how the Great Elephant Migration arrived in Houston Hermann Park with 100 sculptures for the month of April ...

The behavior is a “natural response to perceived threats that helps protect younger elephants and the herd as a whole,” the park said.

A video shows the older elephants - Ndlula, Umngani, Khosi - scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves Zuli and Mkhaya from any possible threats.

The Cincinnati Zoo hosted guests in their newest addition to Elephant Trek today, boasting several new species, dining options and interactive views.

Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed an alert circle to protect their young as a magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the region Monday morning.

The 5.2 magnitude quake just east of San Diego just after 10 a.m. local time on Monday — sending shock waves throughout Southern California ...