WORLD'S SMALLEST TORTOISE:
The speckled padloper or speckled Cape tortoise (Homopus signatus) is the world’s smallest tortoise. It is endemic to South Africa
The males measure 6–8 centimetres (2.4–3.1 in), while females measure up to almost 10 centimetres (3.9 in); they weigh about 95–165 grams (3.4–5.8 oz). This species has a flattened shell with slightly serrated edges. The orange-brown shell is covered in hundreds of black spots. The males have a noticeably concave belly.
This tiny tortoise can be distinguished from the other padlopers by its speckles, and by five toes on its forefeet (unlike many of its relatives, which have four toes, on all four feet).
This tiny tortoise can be distinguished from the other padlopers by its speckles, and by five toes on its forefeet (unlike many of its relatives, which have four toes, on all four feet).
WORLDS LARGEST TORTOISE:
The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and 10th-heaviest living reptile, reaching weights of over 400 kg (880 lb) and lengths of over 1.8 meters (5.9 ft). With life spans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrates. A captive individual lived at least 170 years.
The tortoise is native to seven of the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago about 1,000 km (620 mi) west of the Ecuadorian mainland.
Spanish explorers, who discovered the islands in the 16th century, named them after the Spanish galápago, meaning tortoise.
Shell size and shape vary between populations.
WORLD'S SMALLEST FISH:
Paedocypris progenetica, the world's smallest fish on record, is a member of the carp family. The fish has a see-through body and a head that is unprotected by a skeleton.
WORLDS BIGGEST SHARK:
The whale shark holds the title of the world's biggest shark species. Growing to a length of about 65 feet (the length of about 1 1/2 school buses!) and weighing about 75,000 pounds, this streamlined fish is really a gentle giant.
WORLD'S TALLEST AND SHORTEST MAN:
The recently crowned world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, meets the man who currently holds the title of the world's smallest man — He Pingping.
The Turkish farm laborer, Kosen, with height of 246.5 cm (8 ft 1 in) took over the title from Bao Xishun back in September, beating his Chinese rival by an incredible 10 cm.
The two — Kosen and Pingping — met at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday, January 14, to mark the launch of the Guinness World Records live Roadshow.
The tallest man in the world, welcoming the shortest man in the world to his country, said that "I was having hard times to notice him." The 21-year-old 73.66-centimeter (2 ft 5 in) tall, who hails from China, said that he was happy to meet with Kosen.
The two — Kosen and Pingping — met at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday, January 14, to mark the launch of the Guinness World Records live Roadshow.
The tallest man in the world, welcoming the shortest man in the world to his country, said that "I was having hard times to notice him." The 21-year-old 73.66-centimeter (2 ft 5 in) tall, who hails from China, said that he was happy to meet with Kosen.
WORLDS SMALLEST FLOWER:
Wolffia angusta: the world's smallest flower. A dozen plants would easily
fit on the head of a pin and two plants in full bloom will fit inside a
small printed letter 'o.'
fit on the head of a pin and two plants in full bloom will fit inside a
small printed letter 'o.'
WORLD'S BIGGEST FLOWER:
Rafflesia arnoldii is a member of the genus Rafflesia. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on earth, and a strong odor of decaying flesh - the latter point earning it the nickname of "corpse flower". It is an endemic plant that occurs only in the rainforests of Sumatra Island, Indonesia.
NOODLES THE WORLD'S SMALLEST PYTHON:
He's a Pygmy Python or Anthill python the smallest in the world, found the pilbara North West Australia. They only grow to a max of 50-60cm this guy being only 13cm and around 4 months old.
They are fairly rare and sell from $1000-$1300 au. They eat small Gecko's, skinks and pinkies and when mature feed on bats and other reptiles. He has a big attitude for a small snake which is what you would need to survive being so tiny.
WORLD'S LARGEST PYTHON:
An Indonesian caught a 14.85m long Python weighing 447kg. Up to now, this python is regarded as the world’s largest snake. It was captured in the jungle of the western part of Sumatra Island. The owner of the snake later sold this snake to a park and the staff at the park gave it a name as “guihua”. “guihua” here, in general, refers to a type of a flower. That is why this name may sound gentle to hear, but it is indeed a scary scene when “guihua” opens its mouth while attacking its enemy. It can swallow the whole body of a human in a very short period
This snake was discovered in the Amazon Rain Forest and it is the world’s largest snake. It can grow up to a maximum of 10m and weight in more than 225kg. It likes to swim in water, and sometimes it survives in the mud or in shallow water. It feeds on turtles, dolphins, tapir, and even 2 ½ m long alligator can become its prey. It chokes its prey to death before swallowing it and it can go with an empty stomach for few weeks to sustain its live. It gives birth to 70 small snakes. These vulnerable small snakes are more likely to be eaten by alligators along the shore, but when they grow bigger, the alligators will become the food that they feed on.
SOME OTHER STRANGE AND WEIRD SMALLEST ANIMALS:
SOME OTHER STRANGE AND WEIRD SMALLEST ANIMALS:
WORLD'S SMALLEST HORSE
The 5 year old horse, known as “Thumbelina” weighed 60 lbs and 17 inches tall, and recognized as the world’s smallest horse.
Einstein, a pinto stallion bred, weighed 2.7 kilograms and 35 centimeters tall from New Hampshire, United States. Einstein could possibly break Thumbelina’s record which is 43 centimeters tall.
Einstein, a pinto stallion bred, weighed 2.7 kilograms and 35 centimeters tall from New Hampshire, United States. Einstein could possibly break Thumbelina’s record which is 43 centimeters tall.
World Smallest Cattle / Cow
The 16 year-old Vechur cattle breed from India , a rare breed of cattle, have the average height from 31 – 35 inches (81 -91 cm) tall. The 16 year-old pygmy Vechur cattle bred is shown here with a 6 year-old HF cross-breed cattle.
Pygmy Goat.
Pygmy goats originated from Cameroon Valley, West Africa, and a small domestic breed of goat, and are usually raised as backyard pets, rather than dairy product or goat meat purposes. Doe or female goat weigh 23 to 34 kg (51 to 75 lb), while the bucks or male goat 27 to 39kg (60 to 86 lb). Their heights range from 16 to 23 inches (41 to 58cm) tall.
The Nigerin Dwarf Goat
Nigerian Dwarf goat is the smallest size in dairy goat breed of West Africa. Nigerian dwarf goat are now becoming popular as domestic pets due to easy maintenance and easy to train. Most of Nigerian dwarf goats have blue eyes making them dominant with this traits and they are so gentle.
World Smallest Chihuahua Dog
Ducky, world’s smallest chihuahua weighing 1.4 pounds (0.6 kg) high and 19.2 inches (49 cm)long. He lives in Charlton, Massachusetts.
Heaven Sent Brandy, is a female chihuahua measuring 15.2 centimeters (6 inches). The 6 year old world’s smallest dog is owned by Paulette Keller from Largo, Florida.
Scooter
Scooter, the 6 months old Maltese pup breed, measures 20 centimeters from his nose to his tail. Introduced by owner Cheryl Mcknight here showing that the dog is almost as big as a coffee cup.
The 16 year-old Vechur cattle breed from India , a rare breed of cattle, have the average height from 31 – 35 inches (81 -91 cm) tall. The 16 year-old pygmy Vechur cattle bred is shown here with a 6 year-old HF cross-breed cattle.
Pygmy Goat.
Pygmy goats originated from Cameroon Valley, West Africa, and a small domestic breed of goat, and are usually raised as backyard pets, rather than dairy product or goat meat purposes. Doe or female goat weigh 23 to 34 kg (51 to 75 lb), while the bucks or male goat 27 to 39kg (60 to 86 lb). Their heights range from 16 to 23 inches (41 to 58cm) tall.
The Nigerin Dwarf Goat
World Smallest Chihuahua Dog
Scooter, the 6 months old Maltese pup breed, measures 20 centimeters from his nose to his tail. Introduced by owner Cheryl Mcknight here showing that the dog is almost as big as a coffee cup.
Boo Boo, one-year old Hairy Chihuahua smallest dog
Boo Boo, the 10 centimeters tall, long haired chihuahua, from Raceland, Kentucky is the Guinness Book of World Records title as the smallest living dog. In this picture, Boo boo is posing near a match box.
World's smallest Cat.
Mr. Peebles, is a 2 year-old cat, declared by Guinness Book of Record in 2004 as the smallest cat, 15.5 cm (6.1 inch) tall and 49 centimeters (19.2 inches) long. Mr Peebles lives in Central Illinois
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