By Rajni Pandey | October 7, 2024
In the fast-paced animal kingdom, some creatures take their time. Discover eight of the slowest animals in the world, where speed is secondary to survival, adaptation, and a leisurely pace.
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A master of relaxation, this arboreal mammal moves at a mere 0.03 mph, spending most of its life hanging upside down in trees.
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With no need to rush, starfish crawl along the ocean floor at 0.06 mph, using their tube feet to search for food.
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These ancient reptiles can live over a century and walk at just 0.17 mph, slowly moving through life on islands like the Galápagos.
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This bright-yellow mollusk inches forward at 0.03 mph, thriving in the damp, shady forests of the Pacific Northwest.
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A well-known slowpoke, garden snails travel at 0.03 mph, leaving a slimy trail as they crawl leisurely around gardens.
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Native to Southeast Asia, this primate moves deliberately at around 1.2 mph, blending into the forest canopy to avoid predators.
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Though it seems stationary, the sea anemone can slowly glide across rocks or sand at a pace of 0.0001 mph.
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Also known as sea cows, manatees float through coastal waters at 5 mph, leisurely grazing on seagrass without a care.
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