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 ...

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

“Inuit hunting stools are sometimes shod with polar bear fur on the feet to avoid noise when moving on the ice, while people ...

Polar bears are the planet’s biggest land-based carnivores – although they actually spend most of their lives around water and ice (their Latin name means ‘sea bear’). So they’re at particular risk ...

After collecting hair from six polar bears in the wild, scientists homed in on the hair 'sebum' (or grease) as the ...

We recently launched a toilet paper tube penguin craft and our next project is a polar bear inspired project that is fun for kids and even adults. Use a toilet paper roll or craft tube ...

A polar bear! Its thick fur helps it to hide and keep ... They have lots of fat under their skin that keeps them warm. A penguin off to look for food. They're only found here in the South.