Top 10 Slowest Animals in the World

Sloth: Sloths are famously slow-moving mammals that can take up to a minute to move just a few feet. They have a low metabolic rate and spend most of their time sleeping.

Koala: Koalas are marsupials that are native to Australia. They are known for their slow movements and spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping.

Garden Snail: Garden snails are one of the slowest animals on earth. They move at an average speed of 0.03 miles per hour.

Starfish: Starfish are slow-moving creatures that use their tube feet to move around. They can move at a rate of about 0.02 miles per hour.

Three-Toed Sloth: Three-toed sloths are slightly faster than their two-toed cousins, but still move very slowly. They move at a rate of about 0.15 miles per hour.

Giant Tortoise: Giant tortoises are known for their slow movements and can move at a speed of about 0.17 miles per hour.

Manatee: Manatees are large aquatic mammals that move very slowly in the water. They can swim at a speed of about 5 miles per hour, but usually move much slower.

Seahorse: Seahorses are slow-moving fish that use their fins to propel themselves through the water. They can move at a rate of about 0.01 miles per hour.

Galapagos Penguin: The Galapagos Penguin is the only penguin species that lives north of the equator. They are slow swimmers and can move at a rate of about 3.4 miles per hour.

Loris: Loris is a type of slow-moving primate that can move at a rate of about 0.6 miles per hour. They are nocturnal and spend most of their time sleeping during the day.