In fact, all five of these smallest mammals in the world clock in at about 1 ounce or smaller, and none of them are longer than an average human's index finger. Despite their small stature ...

But while we’re busy chasing “bigger,” we're overlooking a very rich and varied part of the ecosystem — yes, we’re talking ...

The Etruscan shrew is the smallest mammal by mass, weighing about 20 times less than an adult mouse. It has a body length of 35-48 mm ...

Humans are so small compared to some animals; next to creatures like elephants and whales, we seem minuscule. But on the other end of the spectrum are animals a whole lot smaller than us - so ...

The small animals, whose scales are coveted for use in Chinese medicine, are now among the world’s most trafficked mammals. A Temminck’s ground pangolin named Tamuda searches for a meal of ...

The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and ...