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

Clay Newcomb travels the United States to interview hunters, biologists, hillbillies, historians and anthropologists.

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

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Scientist recently discovered that natural grease on polar bear fur allows them to glide across the ice, rather than getting ...

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

Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That ...

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

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

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