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

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

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

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

When scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand what is ...

Polar bears are greasier than you think. Here's why - Scientists have discovered that the animals produce grease that makes it hard for ice to attach to their fur ...

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

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

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...

Comparing fur samples collected from animals in Svalbard, Norway, an international team of researchers first identified that ...

Preventing ice buildup in extreme temperatures has long vexed industries from aviation to energy, but a new study suggests ...