“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...
New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...
Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...
Polar bears are highly adaptable eaters and are not very picky about the food they consume. However, this aspect has negatively impacted the prey population of whales and seals. “Prey species ...
Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt their preferred prey -- seals that are stock full of fat and blubber that provide polar ...
An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...
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 ...
Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...
The results were striking. When unwashed, polar bear fur resisted ice adhesion significantly better than human hair and ...
Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.
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 ...