The smallest animal in the world

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Animals are living beings who only have Brain but have no mind or mind. the uniqueness of animals is very diverse, ranging from the uniqueness of color, body shape, sound, face, feathers, and others. in addition, the existence of Animal is one of the important parts of the earth. other than as a human need, Animal is also an Ecosystem that must be preserved and preserved, naturally if some laws have decided to protect some animals because they are considered to have high values ​​and also some are almost extinct.

Due to the uniqueness of some Animals, there are some people who hunt them as collections and businesses that can make so much money. on this occasion, 5 TopRanking will discuss the uniqueness of some of the animals in the World, and which is the top 5 TopRanking is the Smallest Animals in the World. What are the Smallest Animals in the World? let's see together .. !!

  • Pygmy Jerboa, Rat.

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This little mouse is known as Pygmy Jerboa. This rat species is the smallest species of mice in the world. Despite their small size, these animals can run up to 15 miles per hour. This may be due to their kangaroo-like stature where their hind legs are longer than the front, and they use the tail to balance.

  • Paedocypris Progenetica, Fish.

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This very small fish with a length of 7.9 millimeters (mm) is native to Indonesia found in Sumatra. It has a transparent body and is very fragile, perhaps this is why they are in threat of extinction. Especially because of their habitat used for plantations and peat swamps. This fish is the smallest fish in the world.

  • Wolfi, Octopus

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Octopus Wolfi is the smallest species of octopus in the world. It has been discovered since 1913 and directly classified that same year (the process of classification itself is not easy and can take years). With a length of only 1.5 cm (centimeters), it can be placed on one finger you. Found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

  • Brookesia Micra, Chameleon.

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It can be found in Madagascar, which is certainly the smallest chameleon in the world. Discovered last year, precisely on February 14, 2012. The length can reach 29 mm (millimeters). Of course, with a small size, especially a chameleon he is very difficult to find and if you want to look for it better done at night when he slept in a branch of a tree.

  • Speckled Padloper, Tortoise.

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It is the original animal of South Africa and the smallest turtle in the world. These animals often become human pets. Unfortunately, they are under threat of extinction due to poaching, traffic and domestic animals such as dogs or pigs. This tortoise can be distinguished by freckles on the shell and five fingers on the front foot, unlike other four-fingered turtles

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