Polar bears have developed a unique lipid composition that allows them to naturally repel ice, preventing dangerous accumulation on their fur. Polar bear fur holds a surprising secret that could ...

But what about the mammals roaming the earth alongside them? In a new study published in Science, an international team of scientists has discovered that early mammals had dark and dull fur, no matter ...

On March 16, National Panda Day draws attention to one of the world’s unique bears. Pandas are also one of the world’s most endangered and adored animals. Conservationists and animal lovers ...

The early mammals living alongside the dinosaurs might have all had dark-coloured fur. Living a nocturnal lifestyle, the animals’ colours would have helped them blend into the night. Dark brown was in ...