Polar Bear Documentary

How polar bears stop ice from freezing on their fur

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind the bears’ natural antifreeze hasn't been studied until now

Billings Gazette · 1d

Oily polar bear hair won't ice up thanks to special sebum

You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from our hair glands. In humans, sebum helps protect your skin from irritation, infections and even helps regulate your body temperature.

Newsable Asianet News on MSN · 1d

Here's how Polar Bear's thrive in freezing Arctic Water

Polar bears thrive in the harsh Arctic due to unique adaptations. Scientists discovered their greasy fur prevents ice from sticking, helping them stay warm. A study analyzed the chemical makeup of their hair,

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Moment David Attenborough’s cameraman is almost mauled to death by polar bear

Gordon Buchanan had a terrifying near-death experience with a polar bear (Picture: Jason Roberts) BBC cameraman, Gordon ...

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Polar bears are greasier than you think. Here's why

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in ...

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Polar Bear

The polar bear is a carnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding landmasses. A boar (adult male ...

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Short films

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Famed Israeli wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum gets a thrilling documentary about his career — and his quest to get close to a polar bear

At least that’s how Nachoum comes across in “Picture of His Life,” an enthralling new documentary about his quest to snap a photo of a swimming polar bear while swimming alongside it ...

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How climate change is disrupting the Inuit of Clyde River

“Climate change is threatening the Inuit way of life even further,” says Camilla Andersen, a Norwegian documentary photographer. Polar bear pelts hang out to dry. In the 1960s, the Canadian ...

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This is how much climate change has impacted polar bear populations

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

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