That's because polar bear fur is transparent and hollow.When light strikes the outer fur some of it is absorbed while the rest is scattered away. The result? The fur can appear as different colors ...
Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...
The grolar bear, also known as the pizzly bear, is a hybrid animal that's the result of crossbreeding between a polar bear ...
Successfully attaching telemetry tags to polar bear fur has never been done before, and we’re excited to share the results of this innovative work Ear tags are used as an alternative ...
A polar bear's fur isn't white. "It's sort of translucent," said Stirling. "It reflects light, so it gives the impression of being white." Polar bears are capable of delayed implantation and will only ...
That's because polar bear fur is transparent and hollow.When light strikes the outer fur some of it is absorbed while the rest is scattered away. The result? The fur can appear as different colors ...
A tracking device that attaches directly to the fur of a polar bear could help researchers track the movements of the animals more effectively. Researchers at York University looked at new fur and ...
Tyler Ross The fur tags relay a bear’s position and allow ... The researcher, who studies polar bear ecology, also says the tags could fill important gaps in knowledge about the bears.
The study indicates the injuries appear to be an 'unexpected consequence of climate change' as conditions continue to change ...