Polar bears have a thick layer of fat below two layers of fur that help trap their internal body heat. According to Polar Bears International, these layers keep them so warm that adult males can ...
In fact, polar bears do not actually have white fur. No, we aren’t kidding. These fluffy mammals, which survive in the icy Arctic, are actually born with black skin. Their fur is hollow and ...
More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds' owners have argued this is a case of "unjust ...
Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Bird flu could be another blow for polar bear populations that are already at risk from climate change. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
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Polar bears feed millions of other Arctic animals
Polar bears, the iconic creatures of the Arctic, have a role that extends beyond their status as apex predators. They are vital contributors to the Arctic ecosystem, providing millions of kilograms of ...
MINSK, 24 March (BelTA) – Belarus will create a DNA bank of antarctic animals, BelTA learned from Vladislav Myamin, senior research fellow with the Center for Bioresources at the National Academy of ...
Population assessments have revealed that polar bears in Greenland are suffering from crippling wounds on their paws due to wet snow that gets stuck to the pads and freezes into blocks. When you ...
The effects of the warming of the Earth’s climate on Antarctic lakes and seas is a matter of life or death for many plants and animals at the frozen continent. Professor Lloyd Peck, biologist with ...
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