All animals living on earth are unique in their own way. Living creatures in the world are able to impress a person not only with their unusual appearance, but also with their size. For example, the smallest animals in the world they can surprise not only with their miniature, unusual shapes and some abilities, but also with their poisonousness. Further in the ranking are presented the 10 most incredible animals, which in addition to size have something to surprise a person with.
10. Fenech
Fenech opens the ten smallest animals that are on Earth. This unusual and cute animal belongs to the genus foxes. The size of the miniature animal does not exceed 40 cm in length and 20 cm at the withers. Fenech weighs an average of 1 kilogram. A funny predator that feeds on carrion, insects, bird eggs, has incredibly large ears that allow them to catch the slightest rustle around. In addition, the Phoenixes are excellent jumpers: they are able to bounce to a height of more than half a meter. Such features of the animal make it an unsurpassed predator, which is difficult to hide from and escape. Phoenixes live more often in the Sahara. Due to their small size and beautiful appearance, they are now more and more often bred as pets, but if such a pet is expensive, it will be quite expensive.
9. Starbringer
Stargazer not only one of the smallest, but also unusual animals in the world. The inhabitant of North America from the mole family has growths on its head that resemble the shape of a star. Hence the name of the animal. On average, the size of star-carriers is 1 decimeter in length and weight is less than 100 g. These representatives of the mole family, like their closest relatives, live underground. Starfish are also excellent swimmers who prefer to hunt at the bottom of ponds, but can earn their livelihood on the surface of the earth. Monogamy is characteristic of these unusual animals: the female and the male continue to live together even after the mating season.
8. Dwarf Marmoset
Dwarf Marmoset - the smallest representative of the primacy squad, whose dimensions do not exceed 15 centimeters in length, and body weight - 150 grams. These funny animals can be found in Brazil, Peru, Colombia along the riverside. They rarely, when they descend to the ground, because they prefer to spend all their time on trees, where they get their own food. As food, dwarf marmosets choose tree sap and fruits, but can also feed on spiders and insects. The life span of these animals averages 10 years. Dwarf Marmoset is an ideal pet with a highly developed intellect.
7. Small brukesia
Small brukesia - The smallest chameleon lizard in the world, whose body length is less than 5 centimeters. The protective function of the lizard is its color, which resembles the color of dead, fallen leaves, so most often they can be found in foliage. These chameleons feed mainly on insects and their larvae, which are found in the soil.
6. Stout Infantfish
Stout infantfish - The smallest fish in the world, which was discovered by scientists relatively recently. The animal is endemic and lives in the swamps of Sumatra. The length of an adult is slightly less than 1 centimeter, which allows this animal to be included in the list of the smallest.
5. Dwarf tooth
Dwarf Tooth - The smallest member of the shrew family and the smallest mammal in the world. This unusual and tiny animal can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, China and Japan. Presumably, earlier dwarf polydentae also lived on the territory of Kazakhstan, since their remains were discovered during excavations. The length of the body of this animal ranges from 3-5 centimeters, and the average body weight is only 1.5 grams. The habitat of dwarf moths is chosen by thickets near ponds, as well as mountain gorges. Also, this amazing animal can be found on cultivated land by humans - gardens and vegetable gardens. They are able to independently dig holes, but often occupy the dwellings of moles. Despite their tiny size, these are natural predators that boldly attack not only insects, but also animals that exceed their size - frogs, lizards, young rodents, etc.
4. Hummingbird bee
Hummingbird Bee - the smallest bird that exists in nature. The smallest representatives of this species have body sizes that do not exceed 5 centimeters in length, and body weight on average is 1.5 grams, which is less than the weight of an average ostrich feather. These winged animals are not only very small, but also incredibly beautiful. From afar, this bird can be easily confused with an insect painted in bright, iridescent colors. Hummingbird bee belongs to the endemic that live in Cuba. The animal got its name not only because of its small size, but also because of preferences in food - it eats exclusively floral nectar. And she does this only on the fly, making at that moment up to 100 wings with wings in only 1 second!
3. Medusa Irukanji
Jellyfish irukanji not only a very small, but also the most dangerous and poisonous animal in the world, living in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. The size of the Pacific dweller without tentacles does not exceed 2.5 centimeters. However, its filiform and almost completely transparent tentacles can reach 1 meter. They contain a large amount of highly toxic poison, which can be fatal to humans. Irukanji bite leads to paralytic effects, which are manifested in the form of muscle and headaches, heart palpitations, increased blood pressure and pulmonary edema.
2. Dwarf mouse lemur
Dwarf mouse lemur refers to the smallest animals in the world, whose body length is only 10 centimeters, and body weight does not exceed 50 grams. This animal chose the western forests of Madagascar as its habitat. Mouse lemur is omnivorous: its diet can include insects, spiders and small animals, as well as nectar of flowers, fruits and leaves. In the wild, these animals lead a solitary lifestyle, less often live in pairs. Dwarf mouse lemur is usually active only in the rainy season, in dry weather it falls into a stupor and feeds on accumulated reserves. These "freedom-loving" are not quite suitable for captivity, as they become quite aggressive at home.
1. Seahorse of Denich
Denich Seahorse (Hippocampus Denise) - the smallest marine inhabitant of the waters, whose body length is not more than 1.5 centimeters. This species of seahorses lives in the warm tropical waters of the Japanese islands. The aquatic inhabitant got its name in honor of photographer Denich Tackett, who was the first to discover and photograph this seahorse.