6 Slowest Animals in the World

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Sloth

They spend the majority of their lives hanging upside down in trees, moving at a pace of around 0.03 miles per hour (0.05 km/h).

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Garden Snail

They move at an average speed of about 0.03 miles per hour (0.05 km/h) and are often seen slowly crawling across surfaces.

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Koala

While not as slow as a sloth, koalas are still considered slow-moving creatures. They primarily inhabit trees, moving at a leisurely pace of around 0.6 miles per hour (1 km/h).

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Three-Toed Pygmy Sloth

Found exclusively on Isla Escudo de Veraguas in Panama, this species of sloth is even slower than its relatives.

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Starfish

Starfish are marine creatures known for their slow, steady movement across the ocean floor.

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Gila Monster

The Gila monster, a venomous lizard native to North America, is also quite slow-moving. It moves at a pace of around 1-2 miles per hour .

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