15 adorable babies whose existence is hard to believe (16 photos)

Everything small looks especially touching, cute and defenseless compared to its standard-sized counterparts.





Especially animals. Dwarf species are relatively rare. They are the same as their regular-sized relatives, only much smaller. At the same time, their cuteness is simply off the charts!

1. Pygmy Marmoset



These charming primates are among the smallest in the world. The size without the tail does not exceed 15 centimeters. They live in the tropical forests of the Amazon basin and feed on insects, fruits and nectar.

2. Dwarf Chameleon





There are many species of dwarf chameleons, such as the Kenyan Dwarf Chameleon, Marshall's Dwarf Chameleon, and Spectral Dwarf Chameleon. They are all very small, and most are kept as exotic pets.

3. Dwarf Mongoose



The Dwarf Mongoose, also known as the Common Dwarf Mongoose, is similar to its larger relatives. The only difference is that this mongoose is slightly smaller. It is just as bold and aggressive towards snakes.

4. Dwarf Jerboa



This small rodent is found in Africa and the Middle East. Its diet consists mainly of seeds and grasses, and it requires very little water to survive. With its hind legs and hopping habits, many consider this adorable little creature to resemble a tiny kangaroo.

5. Pygmy Owl



There are approximately 25-35 species of pygmy owls, or eagle owls, and most are found in western North and Central America. They may be small, but these birds are fierce predators!

6. Pygmy Nuthatch



A tiny songbird, the Pygmy Nuthatch is about 10 centimeters long and weighs only 10 grams. They can be found throughout North America. They usually live in coniferous forests.

7. Bornean Pygmy Elephant



The Bornean Pygmy Elephant is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. They are critically endangered, with their population declining by at least 50% over the last three generations. Habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation are the main threats to their population.

8. Pygmy Hippopotamus



Although a pygmy hippopotamus, this hippopotamus is still quite large (75–83 cm at the shoulder, 150–177 cm in length, and weighing 180–275 kg). It lives in West Africa and is one of two species of hippopotamus in the world.

9. Pygmy Shrew



There are three species of pygmy shrews in the world: the American pygmy shrew, the Eurasian pygmy shrew, and the Etruscan pygmy shrew. The American pygmy shrew (only 5 centimeters long) must eat three times its body weight every day, requiring it to eat every 30 minutes to stay alive.

10. Pygmy Seahorse



Its length is only 2 centimeters. Since it spends its entire adult life tied to a specific type of coral, experts have had difficulty breeding and raising these small seahorses in captivity until recently.

11. Pygmy Slow Loris



These little ones can be found in the forests of Vietnam, Laos, Eastern Cambodia and China. Due to habitat destruction, trade in exotic animals and medicines, these little ones are on the verge of extinction.

12. Pygmy Goat



These goats belong to the breed of miniature goats. They are kept primarily as pets, but they can also produce milk and even be used as draft animals.

13. Pygmy Hedgehog



The most common type of domestic hedgehog is the four-toed hedgehog. This is actually a dwarf species, as it is smaller than its European relative.

14. Cozumel Pygmy Raccoon



This adorable little raccoon can only be found on the island of Cozumel off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

15. Eastern Pygmy Opossum



This possum can be found in a variety of locations throughout southeastern Australia. It feeds on insects, nectar and pollen and spends most of its time just being adorable. In winter, these animals go into a state similar to hibernation.