U of T Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change. U of T Scarborough researchers ...

Arctic peoples such as the Inuit have traditionally prepared polar bear fur in a way that preserves the sebum, unlike methods used for other furs. They have also used the fur in ways that make use ...

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.

Polar bears are struggling to survive as sea ice dwindles. Scientists have now quantified how much climate change has drastically reduced the number of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay ...

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur ...

The grease, also known as sebum, is made up of cholesterol, fatty acids and compounds that make it hard for ice ... In contrast, when the polar bear fur was washed and the grease largely removed ...

A team of international scientists has uncovered the secret behind why ice doesn’t stick to polar bear fur — grease. This natural defense helps these Arctic predators survive in one of the harshest ...

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An international team of scientists has 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 ...

Polar Bear via Depositphotos The interaction between humans and polar bears is touching and tense. While the bear appears to be seeking help, its sheer size and strength make the situation precarious.