15 of the tiniest animals on the planet, which are best viewed with glasses or even a magnifying glass (16 photos)

Mother Nature loves diversity, so she created not only giant animals, but also tiny animals. Among them are peaceful mammals and stern predators capable of demonstrating perfect hunting skills. The little ones are in no way inferior in their talents to animals of other sizes. In addition, their size allows them to better camouflage themselves, be faster and more agile. We invite you to look at photos of amazing creatures.





Northern Pudu — 60-74 centimeters



This amazing mammal lives in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. In case of danger, this little one turns from a timid animal into a real brave man. The deer makes strange barking sounds, and its fur stands on end.

Dwarf antelope - 25 centimeters





This cute antelope weighs only 2.5 kilograms. It is quite difficult to meet it in the wild, since the animal prefers to lead a secretive nocturnal lifestyle.

Tetracheilostoma carlae (narrow-snouted snake) - 10-10.4 centimeters



It is considered the smallest snake in the world, which is why it is often confused with a worm. It lives on the island of Barbados.

Dwarf flying cuscus - 6-8 centimeters



The fearless little one can easily climb forty-meter trees and fly distances that are hundreds of times longer than its body.

Bee Hummingbird - 5-7 centimeters



Because of its small size, the bird is forced to compete for food not with its relatives, but with insects.

Long-tailed Planigal - 5.5 centimeters



The Planigal is the smallest marsupial in the world.

Pygmy white-toothed shrew — 3-4.5 centimeters



The pygmy white-toothed shrew is an incredibly voracious individual. Such a tiny mammal eats up to 25 times a day, consuming food twice its own body weight.

Dwarf three-toed jerboa - 4 centimeters



This lively little one prefers to lead an active life exclusively at night, spending time searching for food.

Pig-nosed bat - about 3 centimeters



The pig-nosed mouse is a real slender creature in the animal world. Its weight reaches only 2 grams. The animal lives in Myanmar and Thailand.

Irukandji jellyfish - 2.5 centimeters



Such a tiny and harmless at first glance jellyfish is an extremely dangerous animal. Its tentacles contain poison that has a strong paralytic effect. It lives in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Dwarf gecko - 1.6-1.8 centimeters



Dwarf geckos are amazing creatures that are found mainly in Africa and Madagascar.

Brookesia minor chameleon - 1.2 centimeters



It can camouflage itself perfectly. It can most often be found in piles of fallen leaves. Feeds on small insects.

Denis's seahorse - 1-1.5 centimeters



It is the smallest sea creature. It lives in warm waters off the coast of Japan, Indonesia, Northern Australia and New Caledonia. It settles near corals. It prefers to lead a predominantly solitary life.

Paedocypris progenetica fish — 10.3 millimeters



One of the smallest tropical fish on Earth. Found only in shaded waters, does not tolerate open illuminated spaces. By the way, this cutie has an extremely interesting superpower — it can live in a very acidic environment.

Paedophryne frog — 7.7 millimeters



The smallest animal in the world weighs only 0.01 grams. The micro tree frog lives in Papua New Guinea, likes to hide in fallen leaves and is nocturnal. Its croaking sounds like the chirping of an insect.