“Survival of the fittest” is often misunderstood to mean “only the strong survive,” when in reality it actually refers to how well an organism is suited to its environment.
Every organism has adaptations that allow it to successfully compete against other organisms for food, shelter, mates, and so forth. A giraffe’s long neck allows it to feed where other animals can’t, ensuring its food supply and the survival of its . Predatory animals like wolves or lions have eyes in the front of their heads which aid in hunting, while prey animals like rabbits or antelopes have eyes on the sides of their heads, which helps them better spot predators.