On July 28. 2001 ; Australian Ian Thorpe becomes the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single World Championships. source
On July 28. 2001 ; Australian Ian Thorpe becomes the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single World Championships.
Elephants have been recorded swimming for up to six hours without touching the bottom.
Elephants can swim as far as 48 km (30 mi) at a stretch and at speeds of up to 2.1 km/h (1 mph).
Little penguins spend 80% of their lives at sea swimming and foraging for food. source
Little penguins spend 80% of their lives at sea swimming and foraging for food.
Penguins are seabirds that don't fly. They have a beak, feathers and lay eggs. Penguins have modified wings called flippers that they use for swimming in the ocean. source
Penguins are seabirds that don't fly. They have a beak, feathers and lay eggs. Penguins have modified wings called flippers that they use for swimming in the ocean.
Moose are excellent swimmers and are known to wade into water to eat aquatic plants.
Aardvark is excellent swimmer thanks to its webbed feet. source
Aardvark is excellent swimmer thanks to its webbed feet.
African leopards are very strong swimmers. source
African leopards are very strong swimmers.
Armadillos are great swimmers. source
Armadillos are great swimmers.
Atlantic puffin is an excellent swimmer. source
Atlantic puffin is an excellent swimmer.
Basilisk are excellent swimmers. source
Basilisk are excellent swimmers.
Giant sea bass can swim fast but only short distances. source
Giant sea bass can swim fast but only short distances.
beavers Long and flat tail is one foot long. It is used for swimming and communication. source
beavers Long and flat tail is one foot long. It is used for swimming and communication.
Beavers are slow on land but using their webbed feet, they are very good swimmers. source
Beavers are slow on land but using their webbed feet, they are very good swimmers.
Black panthers are great swimmers. source
Black panthers are great swimmers.
The King Cobra is not only an excellent climber but a super swimmer as well. source
The King Cobra is not only an excellent climber but a super swimmer as well.
Echidnas are capable swimmers. When swimming, they expose their snout and some of their spines. source
Echidnas are capable swimmers. When swimming, they expose their snout and some of their spines.
Frogs that live in or visit water have adaptations that improve their swimming abilities. source
Frogs that live in or visit water have adaptations that improve their swimming abilities.
Green sea turtles typically swim at 2.5–3 km/h (1.6–1.9 mph). source
Green sea turtles typically swim at 2.5–3 km/h (1.6–1.9 mph).
Mantas ray (birostrisand alfredi) swallow with their open mouths as they swim. source
Mantas ray (birostrisand alfredi) swallow with their open mouths as they swim.
Pelicans swim well with their strong legs and their webbed feet. source
Pelicans swim well with their strong legs and their webbed feet.
The polar bear is an excellent swimmer and often will swim for days. source
The polar bear is an excellent swimmer and often will swim for days.
One bear swam continuously for 9 days in the frigid Bering Sea for 400 mi (687 km) to reach ice far from land. source
One bear swam continuously for 9 days in the frigid Bering Sea for 400 mi (687 km) to reach ice far from land.
Japanese macaques are great swimmers and have been reported to swim over half a kilometer. source
Japanese macaques are great swimmers and have been reported to swim over half a kilometer.
Magellanic penguins must swim an extra 40 km (25 miles) further from the nest for fish. While the penguins are swimming an extra 80 km (50 miles). source
Magellanic penguins must swim an extra 40 km (25 miles) further from the nest for fish. While the penguins are swimming an extra 80 km (50 miles).
The northern pintail walks well on land, and swims well. source
The northern pintail walks well on land, and swims well.
The platypus digs out of the riverbed with its snout or catches while swimming. source
The platypus digs out of the riverbed with its snout or catches while swimming.