Sep 23, 2024, 10:39 PM IST

5 laziest animals in the world

Pavan Naidu

Some animals are extremely lazy, often spending the majority of their day lounging and conserving energy.

Here are the five laziest animals in the world.

Sloths: They have a low metabolic rate, which allows them to stay motionless from branches for hours.

Sloth bears: These bears are known for their lazy behaviour, spending much of their time resting in the forest.

Koalas: These creatures can sleep for up to 20 hours a day, or even 18 to 22 hours.

Opossums: These animals can sleep for around 18 hours a day.

Giant pandas: These animals may sleep about 12 hours a day.

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