Naomi Lichtenstein Food security is not something I have regularly thought of as a pertinent issue in my life. Growing up in Pikesville, Maryland, grocery stores were readily available and easily accessible by vehicle. However, just down the street, across the city line, and in other parts of Baltimore County and City as well, approximately … Continue reading "Food Insecurity"

Naomi Lichtenstein How Badly Do You Want a Puppy? This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kristin Lamoureux, who serves on the Advisory Council of Fanimal, in addition to her work at Virginia Tech University’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, where she works full time. Her background is in sustainable development and she … Continue reading "Puppy Mill Interview with Dr. Kristin Lamoureux"

Naomi Lichtenstein and Nicole Ward DESCRIPTIONAlthough there are five named oceans, they are all connected as a singular body of water. The Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern oceans cover about seventy percent of the Earth’s surface with an average depth of 2.4 miles. The ocean ecosystem is vast and includes saltwater bays, seas, inlets, … Continue reading "The Ocean Ecosystem"

Naomi Lichtenstein and Noah Strand  DESCRIPTION The tropical rainforest, with its vibrant settings and captivating life—is one of the world’s most exceptional ecosystems. Tropical rainforests exist on nearly every continent. The world’s two largest rainforests can be found adjacent to the Amazon River in South America and the Congo River in Central Africa. Together, the … Continue reading "The Tropical Rainforest"

Learn about walking with lions – What is it? Why is it wrong? And what can you do? – as part of Fanimal’s Animals & Tourism video series. Video presentation by Naomi Lichtenstein.