Most polar bears live within the Arctic Circle, so how do they keep warm in extremely low temperatures? Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are well known for their white fur, which makes them almost ...

Understanding how polar bears stay warm and dry in the Arctic could help ... in polar bear sebum to create safer products. “If we do it in the right way, we have a chance of making them ...

According to Polar Bears International, these layers keep them so warm that adult males can quickly overheat when they run. Ice also does not accumulate on it, despite the bears spending nearly ...

Polar bears stay warm in the chilly Arctic, thanks in part to the specialized hairs in their fur. These hairs feature a highly-porous core surrounded by a thick shell—a structure that helps the ...

Polar bears enjoy swimming in cold water for hunting, cooling off, and playing, and they are majestic to watch.

Differentiating a polar bear from a grizzly bear is easy thanks ... artificial indoor lighting—towards the nylon base layer to warm it up. The engineers claim that a jacket made from the ...

As well as being warm ... is it really mimicking polar bear fur?” says Hurren. “Probably not.” Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with New ...

MARTÍNEZ: So a team of scientists at York University in Canada came up with a new tool to track the location of polar bears. It's a device that attaches to the animal's fur. But how does that happen?