Species
*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile or in photo captions.
A collection of animal species from around the world.
Nosy Hara Leaf Chameleon
The Nosy Hara leaf chameleon, endemic to a tiny Malagasy islet, is one of the smallest chameleons in the world and one of the smallest of all known amniotes (reptiles, birds and mammals). Its maximum length is no more than 3 centimetres (~1.2 in) — about the size of a paper clip.
Cuckoo-Roller
The cuckoo-roller is a relic species: the sole living member of the order Leptosomiformes — for comparison, other bird orders can contain hundreds of species, while Passeriformes (a.k.a. songbirds) has over 6,500. And, despite its name, the cuckoo-roller is not closely related to cuckoos nor rollers.
Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur
Madame Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest primate in the world. On average, it measures 10 centimetres (3.9 in) plus a 13-centimetre (5-in) tail and weighs just 33 grams (1.2 oz) — lighter than a golf ball.