Polar bears are very beautiful, powerful creatures. But did you also know that they are incredibly playful? They just love to ...

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

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

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

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

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...

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

You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from ...

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

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

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