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5 Smallest Animals in the World

These are the 5 smallest animals in the world. For most animal lovers, the cuteness factor of any animal increases the smaller that animal gets. Whether we’re snuggling with kittens or puppies, part of us just don’t want them to get any bigger. After all, they’ll lose some of their adorable looks! Thankfully, Nature provided us many animals that will never outgrow their cute phase!

 

Pygmy Marmoset

Pygmy Marmoset

The pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world, and may just make your heart explode! Found in the Amazon Basin of South America, this tiny monkey spends most of its time hanging around on trees, gnawing away at tree bark. Even as an adult, the pygmy marmoset will grow to around 6 inches long, and weighs in at a tiny 100 grams. That’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand! The good news? Some exotic dealers sell pet marmosets! Go get yours today!

Bee Hummingbird

Bee Hummingbird

The bee hummingbird didn’t get its name for no good reason! This tiny bird is literally the size of bee! At around 2 inches in length and with a tiny weight of 2 grams, these miniscule birds are not just cute as a button, they’re as small as a button as well. They’re also the smallest birds in the world, giving them the distinct honor of perhaps being the cutest birds around! Finding one as a pet is almost impossible, so if you want to see one, you may want to book a trip to Cuba. That’s the only place you’ll find them! If you can find them, of course.

Dwarf Gecko

Dwarf Gecko

Most geckos are already pretty tiny, but the Cape dwarf gecko beats them all! This adorable little lizard is about the size of a human fingernail. As cute as it is, however, dwarf geckos do have a nasty little habit: they sometimes eat their own skin! Although you’d have to buy a magnifying glass and a plane ticket to Africa if you want to see them in the wild, you may just find an exotic pet dealer that sells them! Just make sure you buy a tiny leash with it!

Brookesia Micra Chameleon

Brookesia Micra Chameleon

You may have a hard time finding the Brookesia micra. This tiny lizard can not only change colors to blend in with its environment, but it’s also so small that it can fit on the head of a match! At just 40mm long, it’s one of the absolute smallest animals in the entire world. It’s a surprise that scientists were even able to find it in its native Madagascar! These animals are not at all available as pets, so you might have to cough up some money for a plane ride if you want to see one in person.

Royal Antelope

Move aside, Bambi! The royal antelope is the smallest antelope in the world. At only 10 inches long and weighing a mere 6 pounds, this tiny deer relative is smaller than most cats! If you’re hoping to grab one of your own, you’ll have a hard time finding one. They’re illegal to own in almost every state. You might see one or two in a zoo, but that’s the best you’re going to get. Too bad. They’d certainly make the cutest pets!

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