December 5, 2025

Baby Fur Seal Wanders Into Richmond Pub, Rescued by Rangers in New Zealand

A curious baby fur seal walked into a craft beer bar in Richmond, New Zealand. Staff quickly acted to keep it safe until conservation rangers arrived to rescue it. The seal was released nearby, marking another unusual but normal visit during the seals' annual ‘silly season.’

December 5, 2025

Restoring India’s Grasslands Boosts Carbon Storage and Climate Fight

Grasslands in India, long called “wastelands,” are vital for carbon capture and livelihoods. Restoration in Maharashtra and Gujarat shows big gains in soil carbon, helping fight climate change and support communities.

December 5, 2025

USGS Sends False 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Alert in Nevada, Quickly Cancels It

A false earthquake alert warning a 5.9 quake near Carson City, Nevada, went out on Thursday. The USGS quickly cancelled the alert and confirmed no quake took place. An investigation is underway into the system error.

December 5, 2025

Poisonous Gas Leak in Dhanbad Mines: 1 Woman Dead, 12 Sick, 1,000 Evacuated

A gas leak from underground mines in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Basti caused one woman's death and illness in 12 others. BCCL evacuated about 1,000 residents to safety, and authorities launched a probe.

December 5, 2025

BNHS Prepares to Release Six Vultures in Assam in January 2026

Bombay Natural History Society plans to release six captive-bred vultures in Assam's Kamrup and Biswanath districts in January 2026. The vultures will adapt to the wild to help rebuild the local ecosystem and protect this endangered species.