Multiple choice Adaptations of desert animals that help them survive in hot, dry, desert often include searching for water at midday thin skin that readily absorbs water large, bulky size to retain body heat on cold nights seaching for food at night Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Desert animals are often nocturnal, meaning they are active at night to avoid the intense heat of the day, which helps them conserve water and stay cool.