- They use their long necks to help eat leaves at the top of trees which is their main food source. - They have spots on their fur to help camouflage to their surroundings. - To intimidate predators. It is also a way to display their physical characteristics when trying to get a mate. - Polar bears are white because they've adapted to their white surrounds. *Camouflage*. They also have a lot of fur and fat to keep them warm.