As slow as you can - top 7 animals who are not in a hurry

11/1/2019

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Nature Story: As slow as you can - top 7 animals who are not in a hurry

We used to think that in order to not get eaten by predators animals developed ability to run fast. If you move faster you'll have more chances that your life will be saved. However, some animals move very slow and that helps them to stay alive. So, if you are always in a hurry take a look at these creatures.

#1 Three-Toed Sloth

Three-Toed Sloths spend almost all their time on the trees. These animals are the slowest in the world. Their maximum speed is 0.24 kilometres per hour (0.15 mph). Living the slow life helps them to save energy.

#2 Starfish

Starfishes travel with ocean currents. They make very few movements on their own. Most starfishes have a speed of 15 cm (6 in) in a minute.

#3 Seahorse

This small marine fish has a top speed of about 5 ft (1.5 m) per hour. They can't move faster because of their body structure.

#4 Banana Slug

This mollusc has no shell. Its movements are not faster than 6.6 inches (17 cm) per minute.

#5 Giant Tortoise

Tortoises have the longest life span and are one of the slowest creatures in the world. Their speed is explained by their body weight. Thanks to their adaptation they can live without food or water for a year.

#6 Manatee

These sea cows usually float and not swim. As they don't have predators they spend most of their time eating and sleeping.

#7 Gila Monster

Gila monsters are venomous lizards. Their top speed is 1.6 km/h (1 mph). They spend most of their time in rocky shelters.

And what about you? How does it strike you? Do you have any thoughts or ideas to share ? You are welcome to do so in the comments below!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?

32 Comments

David Colloby

I could name a few Human Beings who would easily fit into this category!

lmoores

The plural of starfish is starfish not starfishes!!

Russ Dobell

Interesting information! Nice to see them.

David Hill

praying mantis

Doug Freehauf

Slow and steady, seems to be a proven recipe for success for a chosen few!

Karen Richards

We have a gila monster that lives in our neighborhood. He spends part of his time under one of our sheds. He is pretty big at least 15” long. He can move petty fast.