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

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...

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

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t believe us? Well, just take a look at this mighty adorable polar bear at a wildlife conservation center in Staffordshire, UK, having the time of his life playing with his brand-new red ball.

Credit: Toronto Zoo/Cover Images With North America marking Groundhog Day on Sunday (2February) Toronto Zoo’s polar bears had ...