Fast animals get plenty of attention for their incredible feats of speed. But what about animals that move at a slower pace? "We definitely are programmed to think that speed is good," said James ...

The Museum of the Southwest is bringing a hands-on exhibit, 'Survival of the Slowest,' to Midland, showcasing how slower animals thrive in their environments. Free opening reception on3.

These animals have survived not in spite of their slowness, but because of it. In fact, it’s a superpower, helping them camouflage, evade predators, maintain a low metabolism and save energy. We ...

We often mindlessly trample on snails and earthworms because they move so slowly compared to the average human, but there’s a whole world of animals out there that are even slower. These are animals ...

Some of the slowest animals, such as sloths and tortoises, have managed to use their seemingly disadvantageous traits to survive and even thrive. At "Survival of the Slowest," the Arizona Science ...

Click here for a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure! Sloths, snails and salamanders, when it comes to slow animals there's a bunch ...

In fiction, comparing animal speeds dates to ancient folklore like the famous Aesop fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare.” The story involves a hare challenging a tortoise for a race as it mocks the ...

Many of us associate fastness with the wild and animals. However, there are a handful of animals that are extremely slow to ...