When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed an 'alert circle'
“The three adult females scanned their surroundings and quickly banded together, forming a tight circle around two 7-year-old calves”
"F-F-F-Food... Please..."
For #WildlifeWednesday here are some Brandt's Cormorants — namely, an adult with its naked chicks in the nest, one begging for food. What a struggle! Photographed recently at La Jolla Cove here in San Diego.
Two more in my photo blog: https://www.alex-kunz.com/a-mothers-love/
[Jomboy] The Cubs dropped two foul pop-ups in the same at-bat, which ended in a Manny Machado home run https://www.rawchili.com/4194977/ #Baseball #California #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLB #MLBNationalLeague #MLBNationalLeagueWest #Padres #SanDiego #SanDiegoPadres
![[Jomboy] The Cubs dropped two foul pop-ups in the same at-bat, which ended in a Manny Machado home run](https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/114/347/961/038/051/082/original/29c3fef8cb34d099.png "[Jomboy] The Cubs dropped two foul pop-ups in the same at-bat, which ended in a Manny Machado home run")
ICYMI: 
When a 5.2-magnitude #earthquake hit Southern #California on Monday, five African #elephants at #SanDiego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective "alert circle" that lasted about four minutes.
Zoo footage shows how the adults positioned themselves with backs together and faces outward while young Mkhaya ran for safety between them. Meanwhile, young Zuli stayed at the edge, receiving reassuring trunk taps from his caretaker Khosi.
Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/african-elephants-form-an-alert-circle-during-a-san-diego-earthquake
I'm selling this #cute roomy tote #bag for my #Ko-Fi shop to anyone who wants to help me raise money for Safe Housing in Sand Diego. Designing always takes my mind off the world. 
ko-fi.com/amyjean/shop #mutualaid #transhousing #lgbtqia #sandiego #california
[Padres] Tonight, we play for Jackie. https://www.rawchili.com/4193621/ #Baseball #California #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLB #MLBNationalLeague #MLBNationalLeagueWest #Padres #SanDiego #SanDiegoPadres
![[Padres] Tonight, we play for Jackie.](https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/114/344/956/350/803/461/original/0d0b4fbc9b1e6bf3.jpeg "[Padres] Tonight, we play for Jackie.")
It makes my heart soar to know that that was the experience people had with each other that night — a moving, blessed feeling of connection. That's the power of art and community; and boy do we need it right now more than ever. I am so grateful. 
Up next:
- #SanDiego - APR 18
- #LosAngeles - APR 19
- #Austin - APR 23
- #Houston - APR 24
- #SanAntonio - APR 25 (new addition, link coming soon!
… and so many more!
Get tickets here: https://shannoncurtis.net/tour-dates
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I'm continuing with my middle of the month routine #Throwback to photos from 10 years ago. This month's selection only includes two images as I feel like I've mostly outgrown the rest of my April 2015 work... (which is not a bad thing!)
"Zoo elephants react to earthquake by rushing to protect youngest"
(includes video link)
"Elephants have the unique ability to feel sounds through their feet and formed what is known as an 'alert circle' during the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern California this morning."
https://www.europesays.com/uk/22476/ Watch moving moment herd of elephants form ring of protection around calves as 5.2-mag earthquake rocks world-famous zoo #California #Earthquakes #SanDiego #Science #Section:News:USNews #UK #UnitedKingdom #wildlife
When a 5.2-magnitude #earthquake hit Southern #California on Monday, five African #elephants at #SanDiego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective "alert circle" that lasted about four minutes.
Zoo footage shows how the adults positioned themselves with backs together and faces outward while young Mkhaya ran for safety between them. Meanwhile, young Zuli stayed at the edge, receiving reassuring trunk taps from his caretaker Khosi.
Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/african-elephants-form-an-alert-circle-during-a-san-diego-earthquake
DOGE cuts shut down #SanDiego County’s wastewater testing system
Other alternatives are available, but none show coronavirus subtypes like San Diego's SEARCH
April 14: neither sight nor sound of White-crowned Sparrows in the backyard today.
Saw a Black-headed Grosbeak instead, briefly visiting the platform feeder. This is only the 2nd time ever I've seen one in our backyard.
I love elephants so much. Check out the video at the top of the article. This is so amazing, such wonderful creatures. 
If you’re interested in rabbit fostering and are located in #SouthernCalifornia, we urgently need your help!
#Rabbit abandonment, surrendering, & hoarding / overbreeding cases are at a high and we’re getting requests to help almost on a daily.
We provide full support once you’re approved, and will transport the rabbit(s) to you, provide all supplies necessary and training information to help with any behavioral issues, and pay for gas & medical appointments.
![[Highlight] Absolutely crushed.](https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/114/339/975/025/424/380/original/db0e7a02d44c1673.png "[Highlight] Absolutely crushed.")
