The pygmy marmoset, also known as the dwarf monkey, holds the title of the world's smallest monkey. Native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in South America, it weighs a mere 100 to 140 grams and measures around 12 to 15 centimeters in body length, with a tail that can extend up to 20 centimeters. #monkey #dwarfmonkey #pygmymarmoset #adorable | Brut

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✨Pygmy Hippo Fun ✨Fact Don’t let the “pygmy” in their name fool you, these little tanks can run up to 20 mph on land! 🏃‍♂️💨 That’s faster than most humans.So…why so small? 🤔Pygmy hippos are a different species from the common hippo. Instead of life in huge river herds, they live solo in the dense forests and swamps of West Africa. A smaller size makes it easier to move through thick vegetation and hide from predators. They’re living proof that sometimes being small is a big advantage. 💚 #hip

Mountain Pygmy possums are my fave! Critically endangered. We all need to do our bit to protect and save biodiversity. #thisisthebestdayofmylife #mountainpygmypossum #criticallyendangered #wildaction #education #conservation #wildlife #animals #australia #iloveanimals #chrishumfreysawesomeaustralianimals #zoology | Wild Action