In a nutshell Polar bear fur repels ice thanks to a specialized hair grease (sebum) that gives them ice adhesion strength comparable to high-tech synthetic materials, making it extremely difficult for ...

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

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

A new study, published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday, reveals that the fur of polar bears contain a chemical ...

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

Polar Bear on ice in Hudson Bay. Madison Stevens/Polar Bears International A study published last year in Communications Earth & Environment showed that when polar bears were forced to find food ...

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.

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

They are fearsome, but they need our help. Learn about Polar Bears International and its mission to save dwindling polar bear populations.

“We know that very well from a brown bear and black bear perspective ... ecosystems showing signs of collapse due to climate crisis, habitat loss Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals.

The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat is set to host a winter-themed Scavenger Hunt and Bear Tales event on Sunday, Feb. 9, as part of the 2025 Cochrane Winter Carnival. Admission for the habitat will be ...