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Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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Heroic Husband Leaps Onto Polar Bear To Save Wife
As the bear lunged at the woman, the man acted swiftly, jumping onto the animal in an effort to protect her.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police
A polar bear that made a rare appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a threat to local residents.
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US Zoo Reacts After Pic Of Polar Bear Lying On Ice Sparks Concerns About Its Well-Being
A photo of a polar bear lying on its stomach and keeping its head on a small bed of ice is going viral on social media, sparking concerns about the animal's well-being.
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"Mom On Duty": Polar Bear Rescues Cub From Drowning, Video Is Viral
The short clip has amassed 1.15 lakh views and two thousand likes on the microblogging platform.
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Polar Bears At Risk Of Starvation Due To Longer Ice-Free Arctic Periods
Polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay risk starvation as climate change lengthens periods without Arctic Sea ice, despite the creatures' willingness to expand their diets.
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Stunning Sleepy Polar Bear Image By UK Photographer Wins Top Picture Prize
The picture titled 'Ice Bed' has been clicked by British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani.
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Vir Das's Post On Polar Bear In Lonavala Shades Lakshadweep Bloopers
The sarcasm found a place in Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das's jibe at social media users posting stock photos of Indian tourist spots in a bid to encourage domestic tourism.
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Polar Bear Dies As Bird Flu Strain H5N1 Sweeps Across the Globe
In the last two years, as more wild birds got sick, different animals like dolphins, porpoises, seals, foxes, and otters also got the disease.
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Stunning Old Photo Of Polar Bear 'Breathing Fire' Goes Viral Again, Amazes Internet
The photograph, which was clicked in 2015, is going viral again after a Twitter user shared it on February 7.
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Polar Bear Kills Woman, Boy In Remote US Village
"Initial reports indicate that a polar bear had entered the community and had chased multiple residents," police said in a statement.
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Oldest Captive Polar Bear In US Euthanized After Being Diagnosed With An Incurable Illness
The bear had been experiencing hypertension and renal failure. Treatment for her was exhausted, and the difficult decision to euthanize her was chosen.
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Adorable Video Of Mama Polar Bear Cuddling Its Cub Is Too Cute
Shared on Twitter by Buitengebieden, the caption of the video reads, "Mommy and her cub.."
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Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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Heroic Husband Leaps Onto Polar Bear To Save Wife
As the bear lunged at the woman, the man acted swiftly, jumping onto the animal in an effort to protect her.
-
Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police
A polar bear that made a rare appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a threat to local residents.
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US Zoo Reacts After Pic Of Polar Bear Lying On Ice Sparks Concerns About Its Well-Being
A photo of a polar bear lying on its stomach and keeping its head on a small bed of ice is going viral on social media, sparking concerns about the animal's well-being.
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"Mom On Duty": Polar Bear Rescues Cub From Drowning, Video Is Viral
The short clip has amassed 1.15 lakh views and two thousand likes on the microblogging platform.
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Polar Bears At Risk Of Starvation Due To Longer Ice-Free Arctic Periods
Polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay risk starvation as climate change lengthens periods without Arctic Sea ice, despite the creatures' willingness to expand their diets.
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Stunning Sleepy Polar Bear Image By UK Photographer Wins Top Picture Prize
The picture titled 'Ice Bed' has been clicked by British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani.
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Vir Das's Post On Polar Bear In Lonavala Shades Lakshadweep Bloopers
The sarcasm found a place in Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das's jibe at social media users posting stock photos of Indian tourist spots in a bid to encourage domestic tourism.
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Polar Bear Dies As Bird Flu Strain H5N1 Sweeps Across the Globe
In the last two years, as more wild birds got sick, different animals like dolphins, porpoises, seals, foxes, and otters also got the disease.
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Stunning Old Photo Of Polar Bear 'Breathing Fire' Goes Viral Again, Amazes Internet
The photograph, which was clicked in 2015, is going viral again after a Twitter user shared it on February 7.
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Polar Bear Kills Woman, Boy In Remote US Village
"Initial reports indicate that a polar bear had entered the community and had chased multiple residents," police said in a statement.
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Oldest Captive Polar Bear In US Euthanized After Being Diagnosed With An Incurable Illness
The bear had been experiencing hypertension and renal failure. Treatment for her was exhausted, and the difficult decision to euthanize her was chosen.
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Adorable Video Of Mama Polar Bear Cuddling Its Cub Is Too Cute
Shared on Twitter by Buitengebieden, the caption of the video reads, "Mommy and her cub.."
