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

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

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

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive ...

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

They are fearsome, but they need our help. Learn about Polar Bears International and its mission to save dwindling polar bear populations.

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

Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.

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

Learn more about polar bear sebum, the oil on their fur that prevents ice from sticking to them, and how it could be used to ...

Anti-icing materials could be developed following a study of polar bear fur and its ability to remain ice-free.