Pictures of the Scariest Animals in the World

20 of the Cutest Tiny Animals from Around the World

You'll want to take these little critters home in your pocket.

Velvet-purple Coronet Juan Carlos Vindas/Getty Images

We've got puppy dog eyes…

…and bunny, horse, and even frog eyes too. We can't stop squealing over these adorable tiny animals from around the world. So if you need a little pick-me-up, sit back and scroll through to add some much-needed cuteness to your day. And when you're done with these, check out these 25 adorable pictures of baby animals you'll love instantly.

white chihuahua puppy CHUDEACH SATIT/Shutterstock

Chihuahua

These little dogs are so tiny that sometimes you don't even notice when someone is carrying one around in their purse. The smallest Chihuahua ever is named Miracle Milly and measures only 3.8 inches tall. These 50 adorable puppy pictures will melt your heart.

Pygmee monkey portrait Edwin Butter/Shutterstock

Pygmy marmoset

This tiny creature looks and acts somewhat like a little squirrel, climbing up trees and branches in the rainforests of South America. It weighs about three to five ounces. Take a look at these animals that were "discovered" in 2019.

A miniature horse in a snowy pasture Alex JW Robinson/Shutterstock

Miniature horse

Miniature horses definitely aren't the smallest animals on this list, but they're too cute not to include. The smallest living miniature horse is named Thumbelina, and she measures just 17.5 inches tall. Learn about these animals that changed history.

Full body of white-brown-grey domestic pygmy rabbit. Veroja/Shutterstock

Pygmy rabbit

Pygmy rabbits are the world's smallest, measuring only nine to 12 inches and weighing less than a pound. The species is endangered and can only be found in Washington state. These 11 endangered baby animals are making a comeback.

Cute reddish-gray mouse lemur, Microcebus griseorufus, feeding on banana Hajakely/Shutterstock

Mouse lemur

Mouse lemurs are so tiny that they can fit in the palm of your hand. The smallest species is the Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, which is the world's smallest primate weighing in at as little as 30 grams. On the other end of the spectrum, here are some of the biggest living animals in the world.

tiny chameleon Brookesia minima, micra (Brookesia minima), smallest known chameleon and among the smallest reptiles of the world. Nosy mangabe, madagascar wildlife and wilderness Artush/Shutterstock

Brookesia micra chameleon

This chameleon is small enough to fit on the head of a match—you might miss it if you don't look closely. It was discovered in 2012 on the island of Madagascar. Learn about the oldest living animals in the entire world.

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Dwarf three-toed jerboa

The dwarf three-toed jerboa is the world's smallest rodent. It weighs less than an ounce and is about 1.7 inches tall. Some people compare their little bodies to a cotton ball. Take a look at these animals that can change color.

Little royal antelope neotragus pygmaeus in the natural wildlife. Baby deer. Olexandr Taranukhin/Shutterstock

Royal antelope

The royal antelope is the world's smallest antelope, measuring only ten inches tall and weighing less than seven pounds. This cute little creature lives in the rainforests of Ghana and Sierra Leone, but the chances of you seeing one are very slim because they're nocturnal. Here are some of the rarest animals on earth.

The smallest bird in the world - a Bee Hummingbird - drinks nectar from a plant held by a person. Taken in a Hummingbird Garden near Playa Larga, Cuba James Bloor Griffiths/Shutterstock

Bee hummingbird

The bee hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world and weighs less than two ounces. Don't let its size fool you: It's tiny but powerful, beating its wings 80 times per second. Check out some of these photos that capture the striking beauty of birds.

Etruscan shrew

The Etruscan shrew is the smallest known mammal by mass, but these tiny animals are stronger than they look. With their extremely quick movements and rapid metabolism, they eat approximately 1.5-2 times their own body weight per day.

Williams' dwarf gecko

This gecko is unfortunately critically endangered, but can still be found in a small area of Tanzania. Males are an electric blue color while females range from green to bronze. Learn the truth behind 23 animal "facts" you have all wrong.

speckled tortoise in closeup, small turtle specie from africa, Endangered animal specie Charlotte Bleijenberg/Getty Images

Speckled padloper tortoise

The speckled padloper tortoise is the world's smallest species of tortoise. They are strictly herbivores and feed on plants such as endive, chicory, plantains, and dandelions. Find out the strangest animal found in each state.

Philippine tarsier

The Philippine tarsier is prevalent in the Philippines, particularly in the southeastern part of the islands. This tarsier is shy, nocturnal, and prefers to live a solitary life within dense vegetation.

Hermit crab

There are over 800 species of hermit crabs with notably soft abdomens, unlike the hard abdomens seen in related crustaceans. They protect their soft middle section by carrying around a seashell that they can easily retract into should a predator be nearby.

Hamster

These tiny rodents have become established as popular house pets. They were not able to be bred as pets until 1939. Don't miss these breathtaking drone shots of animals.

Originally Published: August 12, 2020

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Pictures of the Scariest Animals in the World

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