Explore the wild heart of Africa with this May 1986 issue of National Geographic, featuring a stunning cover and in-depth portfolio on The Serengeti. In the mid-1980s, with growing global consciousness about conservation, such features brought the beauty and fragility of ecosystems into homes worldwide. This issue also serves as a powerful historical document, covering the devastating 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption in Colombia and the Mexico City earthquake. A compelling read for nature lovers, history buffs, and collectors of vintage photojournalism.