Kieran McIver / Polar Bears International) Polar bears' greasy fur oil helps them repel ice, researchers say — and it may hold the key to helping humanity ditch harmful forever chemicals.

Over 7,500 participants braved the frigid Atlantic for the Jersey Shore's largest Polar Bear Plunge. The event has become the largest fundraiser for Special Olympics New Jersey, with all proceeds ...

DULUTH — Nearly 700 people spent a mid-February Saturday making a splash at Park Point for the annual Duluth Polar Bear Plunge. The event, which is in its 23rd year, raises money to support ...

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 ...

Remote cameras in Norway have given us the first detailed look at polar bear cubs emerging from their dens, in videos more than 10 years in the making. The first months of a polar bear (Ursus ...

A Pokemon fan created adorable teddy bear-inspired versions of Eevee and ... and Eevee and its evolutions are among the most popular picks for fan art. Eevee is one of the most well-known Pokemon ...

Feb. 24 (UPI) --A pair of Kodiak bears living at a Wisconsin zoo celebrated their 10th birthday with a party themed after a favorite activity among humans in their age group: Minecraft.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Some of 2461 polar swimmers get out of the water after breaking a world record for the largest polar bear ...

Time is Running Out for Polar Bears! Scientists warn that polar bear numbers could decline by 30% by 2050 due to melting sea ice and climate change. Urgent action is needed to protect their Arctic ...