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top 3 smallest animals

There are many different animals in the world, from the largest elephant to the smallest shrew. Here are three of the smallest animals in the world, based on their average body size.

3. The Pygmy Mouse Lemur The pygmy mouse lemur is the smallest lemur in the world, averaging just over three inches in body size. These tiny primates are found in the rainforests of Madagascar and are active during the night, feeding on insects and other small prey.

2. The Etruscan Shrew The Etruscan shrew is the smallest mammal in Europe, averaging just two inches in body size. These shrews are found throughout Italy and other parts of southern Europe, and feed on insects, spiders, and other small prey.

1. The Dwarf Shrew The dwarf shrew is the smallest mammal in the world, averaging just one and a half inches in body size. These shrews are found in forests and grasslands throughout Africa, Asia, and North America, and feed on insects and other small prey.