A family by the name of the Sizeland family gave Just Enough Room Island, formerly known as Hub Island, its name in the 1950s. They intended to buy the land and use it as a vacation "getaway" home, which is why they built the small house and planted at least two trees on the property. They wanted a place where they could enjoy some peace and quiet, so they chose this fairly … [Read more...] about Just Enough Room Island, The Worlds Smallest Inhabited Island And The Interesting Story Behind It
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The World’s Smallest Bird is This One
He's the size of a BEE. Hummingbirds are frequent visitors to gardens in the spring and summer, hovering in midair and dipping their long, tapering bills deep into the centers of flowers. While these birds are recognized for their diminutive size, their mile-a-minute wings and iridescent feathers make them quite simple to find. But one hummingbird is particularly … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest Bird is This One
CUTE! Southern Pudu, The World’s Smallest Species of Deer, is Born in The Zoo
A newborn southern pudu, one of the world's tiniest deer species, has arrived to the Oakland Zoo. The zoo uploaded a video of the baby fawn exploring its surroundings while staying close to its mother. Southern pudus are only approximately 33 inches long and 24 to 29 inches tall, according to the zoo. Male pudus have antlers that are about three inches long. Northern … [Read more...] about CUTE! Southern Pudu, The World’s Smallest Species of Deer, is Born in The Zoo
This is The World’s Smallest Bird
He's the size of a BEE. During the spring and summer, hummingbirds may be seen hovering in midair, dipping their long, tapered bills deep into the centers of flowers. While these birds are recognized for their diminutive size, their mile-a-minute wings and iridescent feathers make them easy to notice. But one variety of hummingbird is rather mysterious, even if you live … [Read more...] about This is The World’s Smallest Bird
A Photographer Captures the World’s Smallest Rodeo: A Frog Riding a Beetle
Hendy MP, an Indonesian photographer specializing in wildlife photography, photographed a tree frog on a wild rodeo ride behind a gigantic horned wood-boring beetle in what is possibly one of the most amazing sights in the world. The frog that was taken is an endangered species known as the Reinwardt's Flying Frog. It can glide down from trees by using the skin between its … [Read more...] about A Photographer Captures the World’s Smallest Rodeo: A Frog Riding a Beetle