Saurav Gupta
Topping the list is the bumblebee bat, the world's smallest mammal weighing a mere 1.5-2 grams.
In the world of terrestrial mammals, the Etruscan shrew claims the record as the smallest, weighing between 1.2-2.7 grams.
Taking to the skies, the bee hummingbird, weighing only 1.6-2 grams, is the smallest bird globally.
Venturing into the primate realm, the pygmy mouse lemur, weighing 30 grams or less, is a nocturnal, tree-dwelling creature from Madagascar.
Soaring through European and Asian skies, the featherweight bat weighs a modest 3-4 grams.
On the terrestrial front, the speckled padloper tortoise, weighing 80-110 grams, resides in South Africa.
In Madagascar's diverse ecosystems, the Madagascar dwarf chameleon weighs only a few grams but captivates with its ability to adapt its color to seamlessly blend into its surroundings.
Delving into the world of insects, the fairyfly, one of the smallest wasps at 1.5 milligrams, plays a crucial role in ecological balance by parasitically laying eggs on other insects.