Get ready to take a plunge at the inaugural Penguin Plunge event hosted by Edgewood Presbyterian Church! According to a press ...

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...

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New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...

Polar bears thrive in the harsh Arctic due to unique adaptations. Scientists discovered their greasy fur prevents ice from ...

Tuttle Publishing has announced that Koupen-Chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan’s Positive Penguin will arrive on May 27!

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Everyone is invited to don crazy costumes and engage in a bit of winter fun for Lava Hot Springs’ annual Fire & Ice ...

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What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the animals thriving in earth's polar ...

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...