7 Slowest Animals In The World

Gila Monster

Gila monster is one variety of lizard falling under the category of being venomous. Residing majorly in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The speed of this lizard species is relatively very slow in nature, which can move at a speed of about 1.6 km/h. Additionally, the Gila monster lizards tend to possess low metabolism, which is one reason behind being slow in terms of speed. Further, they are seen to use their venom as a primary combating weapon to counter the prey.

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