Polar bears have developed a unique lipid composition that allows them to naturally repel ice, preventing dangerous ...

An investigation by The Guardian alleges the World Wildlife Fund's position on the polar bear fur trade is shockingly lax.

Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...

In the Arctic, polar bears are equally at home swimming in the frigid waters or galloping across fields of ice and snow. When they emerge from the water, their fur temperature drops to nearly that of ...

Polar bears' greasy fur oil helps them repel ice, researchers say — and it may hold the key to helping humanity ditch harmful forever chemicals. So-called forever chemicals, or PFAs, can be ...

While the bears enjoy soaking up the sun, warmer weather triggers several physiological changes. Baxendell explained polar ...