How Fast Is Giant Tortoise?

Galapagos giant tortoises plod at 0.27 km/h on land — though they can live 150 years or more, so there's never much rush. They're surprisingly powerful: a large adult can carry an adult human on its shell with no apparent strain.

The oldest known land animal is a tortoise named Jonathan, born around 1832, still alive on Saint Helena. He has outlived 8 British monarchs.

• 5× faster than a snail
• 18× slower than a walking human