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

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in ...

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. The fundraising event, in which individuals pledge $100 or more ...

Researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

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

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 ...

A new study confirms that polar bear decline in Western Hudson Bay is directly linked to shrinking sea ice, which shortens ...

Polar bear fur’s natural ability to resist ice formation could pave the way for safer, more sustainable solutions to prevent ...

Nature is full of surprises, and occasionally, we come across moments that leave us in awe. In a recent video that has captured the hearts of many, a polar bear seems to be seeking assistance, ...

Polar bears are one of the most majestic, yet fearsome animals on the planet. The largest living species of bear and the largest land carnivore, the polar bear is closely related to the brown bear. So ...

A fat polar bear is a bear more likely to thrive in its extreme Arctic environment. So, when scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand ...