As darkness sets on a parched West Texas river bottom, a little owl peers out of a hole in a sycamore tree. It's an Elf Owl, the world's tiniest owl. The Elf Owl is a little bird that measures less than six inches tall and weighs approximately an ounce and a half, which is roughly the size of a golf ball. It's also a vicious hunter. The Elf Owl comes from its tree … [Read more...] about Meet the Elf Owl, The World’s Tiniest Owl
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Meet the Magical Pudu, The World’s Tiniest and Cutest deer
These tiny deer are approximately the size of a domestic dog and the world's smallest species of deer. The pudu is divided into two species, both of which are found in South America. The northern pudu is endemic to Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia, whereas the southern pudu is native to Argentina and Chile. They are just about 12 to 16 inches … [Read more...] about Meet the Magical Pudu, The World’s Tiniest and Cutest deer