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

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 ...

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

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

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

Gordon Buchanan had a terrifying near-death experience with a polar bear (Picture: Jason Roberts) BBC cameraman, Gordon ...

POLAR BEAR 1: Hic! Delicious ... The bears were hungry but their paws weren't good for walking on snow and ice, their fur wasn't thick enough for the cold conditions and the seals could easily ...

there is less out there for a polar bear to hunt. They are starving, and won’t stop until they get their paws on something to eat ... and maybe they’d develop a taste for lion meat.

Each of these marks has suggested uses and specific rules—you can always contact Communications for help and advice. The full figure of the polar bear is the design that most fully communicates the ...

Pat the Polar Bear, the event's mascot, will be on hand — on paw? — for pictures. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News ...