Sables are luxurious little animals. These fur-bearing mammals, native to the forests of Eurasia, have sandy yellow, light brown, dark brown and black coats, which are valuable commodities in the fur ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

While fur coats remain status symbols in many cultures, fur producers have come under pressure on several fronts.

highest-priced fur in the world. The 2,500 pelts at auction had sold for $375,000. Cost of a silverblu coat : $20,000 & up. To the $500,000,000 U.S. fur industry, now booming as seldom before ...

Faux fur accessories such as toss pillows, blankets and pelts are typically backed with fabrics such as cotton or polyester.

Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.