They come from high in the rainforests of South America and are 4-6 inches in size. They will leap, duck, and dive between the branches of the trees and creepers. Then they will suddenly freeze like a statue and then dash off again!
The pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit in the world. It is an endangered species because sagebrush, their favourite food, is being destroyed by farms. They are 9-11 inches in size.
These lemurs are the smallest primates in the world and are only found in Western Madagascar. If deforestation continues, unfortunately, this lemur will be extinct in 10 years. They are 4-6 inches in size.
The tortoise is native to South Africa. You can identify this particular species by its five toes on its forefeet and by its speckles. They forage for food and shelter among the rocky outcrops. They are 2-3 inches in size.
Slender Blind Snakes are slim, with bodies no wider than 0.2 inches. They look like pieces of string or thread moving along. They are 4-10 inches in size.
The Pygmy Owl is one of the smallest birds in the world, but it is a ferocious hunter. They are known to take the prey, sometimes three times their size.
Also called Bumblebee Bats, that’s how small they are. They are the most threatened species of bat. They are found in colonies in limestone caves along rivers.
The world’s smallest bird. It is a powerful flier like other hummingbirds. They eat insects and spiders. You will have to go all the way to Cuba to see it. It is about 2.4 inches in size.
Also called Bumblebee Bats, that’s how small they are. They are the most threatened species of bat. They are found in colonies in limestone caves along rivers.