We learned a lot of new facts when we wrote this song for the Detroit Zoo’s "Arctic Ring of Life" exhibit.  With the strings and brass, we feel like we’ve got a whole orchestra on this one!

(Chorus:)

Polar bears have hollow hair

It keeps them warm in the arctic air

So let us sing about the king

Mighty hunter of the Arctic Ring

You might think polar bears are white

Well actually, that’s not quite right.

Their skin is black, but they look white,

because their hair reflects the light -

(Chorus)

Polar bears do not need to hear  (Say what?)

They use their nose, more than their ears

Polar bear cubs stay very near

They live with mom for the first 3 years -

(Chorus)

Polar bears do not hibernate

They run on the ice to find their mate

As for swimming - they are great

They search for seals off the Bering Strait -

(Chorus)

Polar bears are big and strong

Their claws are sharp and their stride is long

But the ice is melting, and it feels so wrong

They need our help, or they'll soon be gone -

(Chorus)

(repeat last phrase 2x)

David Heitler-Klevans: lead & harmony vocals

Jenny Heitler-Klevans: lead & harmony vocals, tambourine

Justin Solonynka: keyboard (harpsichord)

Jeff Lee Johnson: electric guitar

Chico Huff: bass

Grant MacAvoy: drums

Stan Slotter: trumpet

Ari Heitler-Klevans: French horn

Jason Heitler-Klevans: trombone

Michelle Bishop: violin 1

Erica Miller: violin 2

Ruth Frazier: viola

Daniel Delaney: 'cello