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

Polar bears are not just the largest bear species on earth they also hold the distinction of being the only species of bear that has been documented ...

Polar bear fur’s natural ability to resist ice ... this natural design could help prevent ice buildup on infrastructure such as frozen wind turbine blades or aeroplane wings.

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

The largest living species of bear and the largest land carnivore, the polar bear is closely related ... these predators fit perfectly into their frozen environment. Unfortunately, climate change ...

New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...

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

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