20 of the Smallest Animals
Sep 22, 2020
The speckled cape tortoise, also known as the speckled tortoise or the speckled padloper, is the smallest tortoise species in the world. In the wild, members of this species can be found in areas of Little Namaqualand, Namibia, and western South Africa. These species are endangered and uncommon in captivity.
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Though small size may seem like a meager trait, in the biological world, it can come with some significant advantages.
Small mammals can occupy ecological niches that are inaccessible to larger animals, and their petite frames make it easier to hide undetected, burrow into minor crevices or climb upon the flimsiest of branches.
They're also incredibly cute. Here's our list of some of the world's smallest animals.
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