By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 04, 2024

Hindustan Times
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World’s slowest creatures: 6 animals known for their sluggish speed

Meet the animals that move at a very slow pace.

Sloths are known for their slow movements and spend most of their time hanging from trees, moving at a very relaxed pace.

Famous for their slow and steady approach, tortoises move at a very relaxed pace, taking their time to get from place to place.

Snails might seem tiny, but their speed is even smaller, crawling at just 0.03 miles per hour.

Starfish are slow movers, using their tube feet to inch along the ocean floor at a very slow pace.

The slow loris moves cautiously through the trees, making just a few inches of progress each minute.

Known for their graceful movements, seahorses swim slowly, moving just 0.01 miles per hour.

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