The anti-icing ability of their naturally greasy pelts rivals that of some of the most advanced human-made fibers coated with those chemicals, which are used to repel oil, heat, water and ice.

A polar bear lounges in a field of pink flowers. An arctic fox skips gingerly as the thaw of spring moves in. And a baby chimpanzee sips a bottle. The 2024 Nature Photography Contest showcases the ...

PRAGUE (AP) — Czech cold-water swimmers on Saturday set a new world record for the largest polar bear dip. A total of 2,461 participants were involved in the successful attempt on the Most lake ...

There are not many plants that can grow here as all the water is frozen ... but I think it's hiding… There it is! A polar bear! Its thick fur helps it to hide and keep warm in the freezing ...

After finding nothing of value in the fuel drums, the polar bear waddled into the water and swam away. Paul worried that he would waste energy and die, but the bear seemed to have an easier time ...

A participant in a polar bear costume emerges from Lake Michigan ... About 4,800 people dove into the 35-degree water. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Observers wade into the water at North ...

or someone hit the wrong button The previous record was 1,799 swimmers who participated in the polar bear dip in Mielno, Poland, on the Baltic Sea on Feb. 15, 2015, according to Guinness World ...

Cold-Water Swimmers in the Czech Republic Set a New World Record for the Largest Polar Bear Dip PRAGUE (AP) — Czech cold-water swimmers on Saturday set a new world record for the largest polar ...