Arctic ice approaches historic low, impacting habitat for polar bears
At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and ...
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How Do Polar Bears Keep Ice Off Their Fur? New Study Reveals the Secret—and It Could Improve Technology
Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive the harsh Arctic weather by making it hard for ice to stick to them ...
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Meet Haley, Michigan’s new polar bear who is described as ‘inquisitive’
“Haley is such a special and inquisitive bear,” said Mike Murray, VP of life sciences for the Detroit Zoological Society. “We ...
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Hair Oils Prevent Polar Bear Fur from Freezing Up
Researchers found compounds produced in polar bear skin that were as ice resistant as PFAS, offering potential novel ...
The Ultimate Ice Hack: Polar Bear Fur’s Game-Changing Chemistry
Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...