One of the things that has struck me during our time in Kenya is the circle of life. While on safari , we witnessed the beauty of life. We saw young elephants walking close to their mothers, little zebras staying near the protection of their herds, and young lions sticking together and protecting one another. We even saw baby baboons clinging to their mothers, dependent on them for protection, nourishment, and survival. There is something beautiful about watching a mother care for her young. These babies enter the world completely dependent on those who care for them. They need protection as they grow, guidance as they learn, and the opportunity to develop the skills they will need to survive on their own. We also witnessed the other side of that circle.  As we traveled through Maasai Mara National Reserve, we came across several animal carcasses, mostly warthogs, that appeared to have been recently killed and eaten by lions. Ravens gathered around what remained. It was...