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 ...

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

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease largely removed it performed similarly to human hair, to which ice sticks ...

Tourism companies around the world have started to advertise specific destinations to travellers, because those locations have a very unique offering. Namely, they are vanishing.

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

The geographical proximity of the US and Russia to the Arctic Ocean will generate a constant political tremor in the ...

Preventing ice buildup in extreme temperatures has long vexed industries from aviation to energy, but a new study suggests ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Zoo is excited to announce the return of Polar Bear Days during February break. Happening from ...

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

In a study published in Science Advances, an international team of researchers found that the natural oils in polar bear fur prevent ice from sticking its hairs, even in the harshest Arctic ...