Consider a mammal that weighs less than a typical paperclip or a dime. The smallest mammals in the world have this paradoxical scale. Some of them weigh less than two grams. That is less than a teaspoon of sugar, according to sources like Guinness World Records. This amazing size pushes the boundaries of biology, necessitating an understanding of how these tiny creatures manage their hyperactive metabolisms and body heat.
These tiny monarchs, who are they? Are they small rodents, shrews, or bats? We explore the fascinating world of these micro-mammals. It includes the leading candidates for