Perhaps the most surprising thing about polar bears? Underneath all that hair, polar bear skin is actually black. The black skin readily absorbs sunlight to keep the bear warm. Polar bears aren't ...

Researchers found compounds produced in polar bear skin that were as ice resistant as PFAS, offering potential novel ...

Paul had warned me about the polar bear’s condition, but nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. The bear’s once white coat was molted and dirty. His once robust frame was skin and bones.

In the winter, the North and South Poles receive no daylight. A polar bear's skin is actually black. Its thick white fur provides camouflage and helps keeps it warm. The coldest temperature ever ...

Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...