14 Smallest Animals In The World

Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 22:52 [IST]

In this big big world we live in, we come across a lot of different species which range from big to small, extra big and of course extremely small. There are some of the smallest animals on earth which have lived a short life span and these small animals which have been found on earth have been born with some birth defects or the other.

Boldsky, has put together some of the worlds smallest living creatures or animals which have walked on earth. You will be surprised to see how much they actually vary in size. You can hold them in the palm of your hand and if you by mistake squeeze your palms together, they might squish like a tomato! If you look at these world smallest animals you will surely be stunned to see how delicate and extremely cute they are.

Today, Boldsky shares with you some of the smallest reptiles, smallest cattle and even smallest domestic animals too. These smallest animals have owners who look after them 24/7 under special care and guidance since they are really tiny. You need to take a look at these lovely little animals who live on our beautiful earth.
Take a look at these lovely little friendly pets:

Panda

The little panda who is one of the smallest animals in the world measures to 51 gms only. The little panda lives in the province of China.

Cat

Height of only 19.2 inches, this is known to be the smallest animal in the world. This smallest cat is about 2 years old.

Antelope

Neo, is what this little guy is referred to as. The smallest animal in the world which is noted since of late is this little antelope who is 20cms small and he weighs 1.3kgs.

Fish

Only 7.9 millimeters in length the Paedocypris Fish swims only in the acidic swamp waters in Malaysia.

Frog

The Brazilian golden frog is one of the most smallest animals in the world. The little frog grows up to a full length of 9.8 millimeters and is found in the African forests.

Bird

This little hummingbird is considered to be the cutest and smallest animal in the world. The little hummingbird grows up to a length of a fly which commonly is mistaken to be a pesticide or insect.

Snake

It is known as the Barbados thread snake which is the only living and smallest species from the snake family. The full grown Barbados thread snake grows up to 4 inches only.

Lizard

This little lizard is only about 16 millimeters in length. The lizard can be easily the size of a new one rupee coin. So can you imagine the little lizard?

Monkey

The Pygmy marmoset monkey is the smallest animal in the world too. This little monkey is about 16 centimeters in length. Their staple food is the gum from the trees.

Horse

Commonly known as the Thumbelina horse, these little animals in the world are reared in Europe. It is believed that these Thumbelina horses have a height of 17. 5 inches.

Cow

The average height of this cow is about 30 to 35 inches. This little animal in the world is a rare breed of an Indian zebu which is called as the Vechur cow.

Turtle

The little turtle is considered to be the smallest in the world. The Turtle is the size of a penny. So, you can imagine the size of the little animal.

Bat

Scared of bats? If you are, you will surely not be scared of this little bat which is called as the Kitti hog-nosed bat. The bat grows to an adult size of 20 millimeters in length.