7 Slowest Animals In The World

Sagar Puri
Feb 21, 2024

Three-Toed Sloth

Sloths are known for their slow movements, and the three-toed sloth is one of the slowest mammals on land. They move at a very leisurely pace, often taking days to travel short distances.

Garden Snail

Snails are well-known for their slow and deliberate crawling. The garden snail, in particular, is a slow-moving gastropod.

Starfish

While starfish are not fast movers, they are not typically measured in terms of speed, as they are more sedentary and move using tube feet. They are not known for rapid locomotion.

Giant Tortoise

Giant tortoises are large, slow-moving reptiles. They have a lumbering gait and are known for their longevity and slow pace.

Banana Slug

The banana slug is a slow-moving gastropod mollusk found in North America's forests. It moves at a sluggish pace, relying on a layer of slime to facilitate its movement.

Slow Loris

The slow loris is a primate known for its deliberate and cautious movements. While it may not be the absolute slowest, its deliberate actions contribute to its name.

Panda

Giant pandas are known for their slow movements on land. While they can be agile climbers, their walking speed is relatively slow, ranging from 0.32 to 0.8 kilometers per hour.

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