Fog rises along the Arno River's south bank -- the Oltrarno -- in Florence. For reference, that's the Church of San Felice in Castello on the far right. Our hotel room is across the Arno from it, our "room with a view" at the Westin Florence Excelsior on the Piazza Ognissanti. Best rooftop bar in town, but not on this dark and stormy night. ©2015 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com

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When zebras and other hoofed animals of the savanna settle their heads on one another's back we see it as cute but they see it as a great way to rest while spotting for each other, keeping eyes open for predators. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. . ©2017 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com

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A baby elephant that seemed still very much the infant, just discovering that elephants can't run -- they can only walk very fast. Serengeti National Park, northern Tanzania, in June 2017. Don't worry: Mama was very much nearby. ©2017 John M. Hudson

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A plains zebra bolts from a watering hole in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Photo from a 2017 safari. ©2017 John M. Hudson

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An elephant watches the herd as it drinks at a watering hole in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Photo from a 2017 safari. ©2017 John M. Hudson

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