Pygmy Marmoset Lemur

A native to the rainforest of South America, the pygmy marmoset lemur is considered to be the smallest monkey in the world. It grows between 117 to 152 mm and weighs at an average of 100 grams.

Tarsier

The tarsier can be found in different continents of the world including Asia, North America, and Europe. The head and body length is usually at around 10 to 15 cm.

 

Parakeet

The parakeet is a specie of parrot distinct for its long tail. Head and body length is usually between 18 and 45 cm.

Ferret

Ferret is a type of European polecat characterized by its brown, black, and white fur. It measures at an average of
51 cm in length.

 

Barbados Thread Snake

This is the smallest snake found in Barbados (hence the name). An adult thread snake can grow at an approximately 10 cm.

 

Hamster

A rodent that primarily feeds on fruits and nuts, the hamster is characterized for its stout body, small ears, and thick fur. Typical hamsters grow between 5.5 to 10.5 cm.

 

Chinchilla

A little bigger than squirrels, chinchillas can be found in the Andes mountains. They usually grow between 10 to 14 inches in length with the tail growing between 5 and 6 inches.

Brazilian Gold Frog

This is the second smallest frog that can be found in Papua New Guinea. An adult Brazilian gold frog grows at an average of 9.6 mm.

Guinea Pig

No, guinea pigs are not really pigs but rather animals belonging to the family of rodents. Typically found in the wild, guinea pigs grow between 20 and 25 cm in length.

 

Octopus Wolfi

The octopus wolfi is the smallest recorded octopus. Discovered in 1913, this octopus only measures 1.5 cm in length.