Relier Pairs AdaptationsVersion en ligne Match the animal to its adaptation that helps it survive. par K F 1 Waxy skin to prevent water loss. 2 Helps animals run faster on prairies. 3 Strong hind legs allow this animal to hop quickly away from predators. 4 Arch their back to look bigger. 5 Looks like a leaf to hide. 6 Long beak catches fish. 7 Slows down body functions during winter hibernations. 8 Migrate south to warmer temperatures. 9 Short beak breaks nuts. 10 Grow tall to compete for sunlight. 11 This adaptation helps an animal hide among plants. 12 Sharp teeth to tear meat. 13 Flat teeth grind grasses. 14 Helps swimmers catch food and escape. 15 Flippers allow this animal to balance and swim rapidly in water to catch food or to escape predators.