Polar bears are not just the largest bear species on earth they also hold the distinction of being the only species of bear that has been documented ...

The results were striking. When unwashed, polar bear fur resisted ice adhesion significantly better than human hair and ...

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

What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the animals thriving in earth's polar ...

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

The Ice Warriors Struggling to SurvivePolar bears are often considered the poster child for climate change due to their ...

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

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

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

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

After collecting hair from six polar bears in the wild, scientists homed in on the hair 'sebum' (or grease) as the ...