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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 ...
Oregon Zoo’s polar bear sisters enjoy rare Portland snow day
Nora moved to the Rose City permanently in 2021. Her story was chronicled in “The Loneliest Polar Bear,” a five-part series ...
Long Beach Polar Bear Splash raises nearly half-million dollars for Make-A-Wish
At the 25th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Splash on Sunday, organizers announced they had raised more than $479,000 for Make-A ...
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Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze
New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...
Polar Bear Plunge 2025 | PHOTOS
Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay this weekend marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. Check out photos from the cold event.
Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...
Billings Gazette9d
Oily polar bear hair won't ice up thanks to special sebum
You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org9d
Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze
New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing. Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze Nano-physicist Bodil ...