These tiny animals may fit on a dime, but they are the hardest to conserve.Bumblebee BatThe bumblebee bat is the world’s smallest mammal. Also called the hog-nosed bat due to its pig-like snout and large ears, it is found only in Thailand and Myanmar, where it lives in limestone caves. These miniature bats grow to just 1.1 to 1.3 inches in length and weigh about 0.21 ounces. According to Discover magazine, their population is dwindling due to deforestation.Paedophryne amauensisPaedophryne amauensis is the smallest amphibian and goes by its scientific name. These fascinating creatures are just about a third of an inch long , smaller than a housefly! These are the smallest vertebrate that inhabit in the tropical rainforests of Papa New Guinea. They likely feed on tiny invertebrates like mite and small insects.Dwarf GeckoFound in the woodlands of southern and central Africa, Dwarf geckos are a tiny lizard species extending from snout to vent a maximum of 43mm. Known for adhesive toe pads, they are commonly found in trees, rocks and sometimes buildings feeding on insects. Know more about the smallest animals in the world. (Source-Freepik)Barbados ThreadsnakeDistinguished as the smallest of snake species, the Barbados thread snakes average 10 cm in length and was described by Hedges, the man who first identified these tiny reptiles as a seperate species, to be “about as wide as a spaghetti noodle.” Feeding primarily on termites and ant larvae, they are found in the carribean islands of Barbados and Anguilla.According to Disocver magazine, these forest-dwelling snakes are facing severe habitat loss and are listed as critically endangered.Bee HummingbirdThe smallest bird and also the smallest warm blooded vertebrate, bee hummingbirds average a minuscule length of 5.5 cm and weigh 1.95 g. They are found only in Cuba and feed on nectar, their size often gets them confused for bees and hence the name.Story continues below this adDr Ian Burfield, the global science coordinator for BirdLife International said to The Guardian that its population is declining at a rate of 20-29 per cent due to deforestation. He also said that it has already disappeared from many areas where it was found in abundance.Elf OwlDistinguished as the tiniest owl known, elf owls inhabit southern America and Mexico. About the size of a sparrow, they are 14 cm in length and interestingly rely on woodpecker cavities to inhabit.📣 For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd