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 ...

Many of the bird species that arctic foxes hunt during the summer migrate south to escape the harsh winter weather. The foxes ...

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

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

Polar bears are excellent swimmers and have a thick layer of fat beneath their skin, providing insulation against the cold and buoyancy while swimming. With their acute sense of smell, they can detect ...

Its specialized adaptations for flight and its ability to find food in the harsh Arctic environment make it a successful inhabitant of this region. Polar Bear: The undisputed king of the Arctic ...

Over 200 bird species call the region home for at least part of the year, and species like musk oxen, grizzly bears, and the Arctic fox live there year-round. The Gwich’in and Iñupiat people ...

WASHINGTON – Frigid arctic air due to a polar vortex is about to send temperatures plunging for millions of Americans across the U.S., and that could lead to one of the coldest Inauguration Days seen ...

Scientist recently discovered that natural grease on polar bear fur allows them to glide across the ice, rather than getting ...

A messy mix of freezing rain and/or rain is possible By Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure to stay up on later forecasts from FOX 17 ...

Is that a cat? No wait, that has to be a small dog. Nope, wrong again. It's actually an Arctic Fox! These creatures are truly stunning. They look so distinctive. Video of two Arctic Foxes fooling ...

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...