October 8th, 2021 By Kara Reynolds Guest Writer for Wake Up World You probably have heard that it’s considered bad luck if a black cat crosses your path. However, did you ever wonder why...
Category - Animals
How Animals Are Essential for Our Health
July 7th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World People love having pets because they make life more fun. You can adopt a best friend who’s there for you and plays with your kids...
Sounds of Silence: Extinction Is Erasing the Earth’s Music
June 3rd, 2021 By Tara Lohan Via Global Research What does a biodiversity crisis sound like? You may need to strain your ears to hear it. In the past 50 years, America’s bird populations have...
10 Ways You Can Help Wildlife in Your Backyard
May 26th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World How often do you notice wildlife in your backyard? As new developments enter towns and rural areas, wildlife habitats are being destroyed...
10 Tips for Living an Eco-Friendly Life With Your Pet
May 12th, 2021 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World A dog is a man’s best friend. While your pet can be your companion and support system, it can also impact the environment. This is...
Death by 1,000 Cuts: Are Major Insect Losses Imperiling Life on Earth?
By Liz Kimbrough Via Global Research Chances are, the works of the world’s insects touch your lips every day. The coffee or tea you savor, both are insect pollinated. Apples, oranges...
‘Without Urgent Govt Intervention,’ Koalas Face Extinction in New South Wales by 2050
July 3rd, 2020 By Andrea Germanos Guest writer for Wake Up World Koalas in the Australian state of New South Wales will be extinct before 2050 “without urgent government...
Insect Population Crash: Largest Ever Worldwide Study Reveals Dramatic Decline
By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World Research published in 2018 revealed that 41% of insect populations were in decline, with up to one third of all insect species at risk of extinction...
Hope for the World’s Oceans – Major New Study Provides Route Map to Recovery in Just 30 Years
By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World Of all the damage mankind has inflicted upon our earth, the depletion of marine life around the world has been some of the most heartbreaking –...
Probiotics Increase Honey Bees’ Immunity to Fatal Disease
January 8th, 2020 By Amelia Harris Staff Writer for Wake Up World Scientists from Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute in Ontario are exploring how probiotics affect the health of...
Dogs Bring So Much Love – and Improved Cardiovascular Survival Rates for Owners
By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World Anyone who has ever owned a dog, loved a dog or wanted a dog knows that nothing quite compares to the love and friendship a waggy tailed canine...
Pets DO Reduce Stress: New Study Shows Cortisol Reduction
By Nikki Harper Contributing Writer for Wake Up World Anyone who shares their home with a beloved pet of any kind will tell you: pets reduce stress. OK, so sometimes they cause stress too (especially...