Galápagos tortoiseChelonoidis niger
Slow animals
Slow movement can conserve energy, aid concealment or suit a particular way of life. Some animals rely on protection or patience rather than speed.
Which animals move slowly?
Examples include sloths, snails, tortoises, koalas, sea urchins, sea stars and manatees. These animals differ greatly.
Galápagos tortoiseChelonoidis niger
KoalaPhascolarctos cinereus
ManateeTrichechus spp.
Ocean sunfishMola mola
Sea urchinEchinoidea
SlothFolivora
SnailGastropoda
StarfishAsteroidea
TurtleTestudines