Unlike their less adaptable North American cousins, the polar bear and the grizzly, black bears are steadily increasing in ...

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

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...

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 ...

Learn more about polar bear sebum, the oil on their fur that prevents ice from sticking to them, and how it could be used to ...

I decided not to do it. Then, at two in the morning, a crew member woke us up. He had spotted a polar bear approaching in the distance under the midnight sun. We ran to the bow of the boat to see ...

Anti-icing materials could be developed following a study of polar bear fur and its ability to remain ice-free.