These gentle giants move at an average speed of 0.2–0.5 km/h (0.1–0.3 mph). Their massive size and slow metabolism contribute to their sluggish pace.
This venomous lizard moves at around 1.6 km/h (1 mph). It prefers conserving energy and ambushes prey rather than chasing it.
While they are fast swimmers, reaching speeds of 35 km/h (22 mph) in water, they struggle on land, moving at about 0.3 km/h (0.2 mph) when nesting.
This freshwater turtle remains nearly motionless for long periods and moves slowly at 1.6 km/h (1 mph) when necessary.
Their deliberate, swaying motion helps them blend into surroundings, moving at 0.5–1 km/h (0.3–0.6 mph).