Rabies in seals has previously been uncommon, however, new reports from May 2024 show many cases of Cape fur seals testing positive for rabies throughout South Africa's Western and Northern Cape ...

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

As reported by sfgate.com, the Farallon Islands have hosted one of just two fur seal rookeries south of Alaska since the species was completely wiped out from the area in the early 19th century.

The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur makes it very difficult for ice ... There, they wait for seals to surface. “Still hunting frequently develops into an ‘aquatic stalk’ with the ...

New research reveals how polar bears keep ice off their fur. Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum ...

NEXT time you go to the coast, beware of rapid seals. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases Of South Africa (NICD) has issued an alert warning of rising rabies cases in Cape fur seal ...

Pinnipedia comprises three primary categories: the walrus; the eared seals, encompassing various types of fur seals and sea lions; and the earless seals, commonly referred to as true seals. Despite ...