“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That ...