Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive ...

Cecilia Blomdahl tells PEOPLE exclusively about her life in Svalbard and what it's like living in the dark 24-7 during Polar ...

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

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

Comparing fur samples collected from animals in Svalbard, Norway, an international team of researchers first identified that ...

"I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the same temperature as the surroundings ...

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

"I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the same temperature as the surroundings," says Holst, of the University of Bergen in Norway. She also knew ...