Marty’s photo of the day #5220: Twenty-two years ago, when Deb and I backpacked across Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, we witnessed a lot of copulation—from elephants to baboons to tsetse flies. There were also a few babies, such as this baby chacma baboon in his mother’s arms, while his dad—reminiscent of a certain psychopathic U.S. president—moves on to his next mistress.

Deb and I return to Africa early next year. This time we visit Tanzania, when a great many species are giving birth and all the predators are licking their chops in anticipation of a grab-and-go meal. We’ll pretty much see the entire cycle of life over two trips.