Mar 29, 2024, 08:50 AM IST
Etruscan Shrew: Smallest mammal by weight, weighing 1.2-2.7g, found in Europe, Africa, and Asia, known for its high metabolism.
Bee Hummingbird: Smallest bird, found in Cuba, measuring 5cm, weighs 1.6-2g, known for its vibrant plumage and hovering flight.
Paedocypris progenetica: Tiny fish from Southeast Asia, reaching 7.9mm, known for its miniature size and habitat in acidic swamps.
Speckled Padloper Tortoise: Smallest tortoise, 6-8cm long, native to South Africa, recognized by its domed shell and small size.
Kitti's Hog-nosed Bat: Also known as bumblebee bat, weighs 2g, with 15cm wingspan, found in Thailand and Myanmar.
Pygmy Marmoset: Smallest monkey, 100-140g, inhabits Amazon rainforests, known for its tiny size and agility in trees.
Brookesia micra: Tiny chameleon from Madagascar, measuring 2.9cm, known for its small size and camouflaging abilities.
Fairyfly: Minute parasitic wasp, 0.14-0.2mm long, found worldwide, known for its diminutive size and parasitic lifestyle.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports