what's the smallest turtle in the world?
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Smallest Size of Turtle Species Smallest Size of Turtle Species. The prize for the smallest turtle species in the world goes to the speckled padloper tortoise (Homopus signatus). This tiny terrestrial turtle, also known as the speckled cape tortoise, travels along narrow trails and pathways in Namaqualand, South Africa. In fact, the term “padloper” means trail walker.
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World's smallest reptile? World's smallest reptile? A San Diego State biologist has helped identify one of the world’s smallest reptiles — a leaf chameleon that inhabits an islet off the northern coast of Madagascar. Adult Brookesia micra chameleons measure less than 30 millimeters from nose to tail (just over an inch) and juveniles can rest on the head of a match.
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Smallest organisms The world's smallest fish is Paedocypris progenetica from Indonesia, with mature females measuring 7.9 mm (0.31 in). This fish, a member of the carp family, has a translucent body and a head unprotected by a skeleton.
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7 of the Worldâs Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles The alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys (or sometimes Macroclemys) temminckii, is the largest freshwater turtle in the United States. It is found in southern and central regions and is a sedentary turtle with three prominent longitudinal ridges on the upper shell. They can grow to a shell length of about 40—70 cm (16—28 inches), and their weight ranges from about 18 to 70 kg (40 to 155 pounds) with a record of about 100 kg! The alligator snapping turtle has a wormlike appendage on the floor of its mouth. It often lies quietly on the bottom, mouth open, and lures fishes within reach by means of this structure. It also eats plants. Fossil snapping turtles have been found in Miocene deposits in Europe and North America.
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The Biggest and Smallest Horses in the World Thumbelina, the world's smallest equine. Spencer Platt / Getty Images The smallest equine individual is a Miniature Horse. Thumbelina is the current holder of the smallest equine in the world record. She was foaled in 2006 and is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) at the withers. Thumbelina shows the features of dwarfism in animals.
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Freshwater turtles This is the largest freshwater turtle in Australia, with a shell measuring up to 485 mm long. It looks rather like the eastern long-necked turtle but has a flatter head and a narrower plastron without black margins on the shields.
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Threats Fast Facts. Size: Kemp's Ridley is the smallest sea turtle at 30 inches long (.762m). The largest sea turtle is the leatherback-an adult can reach over six and a half feet long (over 1.8m). Adult female and male sea turtles are the same size.Weight: Kemp's Ridley weighs between 80-100lbs (36-45 kg).Leatherback can weigh over 2,000 pounds (over 907 kg). Lifespan: Up to 80 years.ize: Kemp's Ridley is the smallest sea turtle at 30 inches long (.762m). The largest sea turtle is the leatherback-an adult can reach over six and a half feet long (over 1.8m). Adult female and male sea turtles are the same size. Weight: Kemp's Ridley weighs between 80-100lbs (36-45 kg).
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What Causes Moon Phases? Moon phases are caused by the motions of the Earth and moon as they relate to the sun. Phases occur as the Earth-facing side of the moon changes over the course of 29.5 days when the moon revolves... Moon phases are caused by the motions of the Earth and moon as they relate to the sun. Phases occur as the Earth-facing side of the moon changes over the course of 29.5 days when the moon revolves around the planet. When the angle of sunlight reflecting off the moon changes, humans observe different lighting levels from the moon.
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Smallest organisms The dwarf gecko (Sphaerodactylus ariasae) and the Virgin Islands dwarf sphaero (S. parthenopion), two geckos in the genus Sphaerodactylus, are the world's smallest known reptile species and smallest lizard, with a snout-vent length of 16 millimetres (0.63 in).
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The vaquita The vaquita. The vaquita is possibly the smallest of all cetaceans reaching a length at maturity of only 1.5 metres. It has the most limited distribution of any whale, dolphin or porpoise, found only in the northern portion of Mexico’s Gulf of California (or the Sea of Cortez), and it is the most endangered of all whales, dolphins and porpoises.
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What is the Smallest Whale? The smallest whale. The Dwarf Sperm Whale (Kogia sima) is considered to be the smallest whale. It is not the smallest cetacean, but it is the smallest from those cetaceans considered whales. It should not be confused with the Pygmy Sperm Whale, also a small whale and member of the sperm whale family. The Dwarf Sperm Whale measure up to 2.5 meters long (8 feet) in length and they can weigh up to 550 lb.
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Turtle The smallest turtle is the speckled padloper tortoise of South Africa. It measures no more than 8 cm (3.1 in) in length and weighs about 140 g (4.9 oz). Two other species of small turtles are the American mud turtles and musk turtles that live in an area that ranges from Canada to South America.urtle may either refer to the order as a whole, or to particular turtles that make up a form taxon that is not monophyletic. The meaning of the word turtle differs from region to region. In North America, all chelonians are commonly called turtles, including terrapins and tortoises.
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How Many Sloths Are Left in the World? Roughly the size of a newborn human baby, the pygmy three-toed sloth is the smallest and slowest of sloths in the world. Not recognized as a distinct species until 2001, the pygmy is one of the most endangered mammals in the world.
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How to Make Leyland Cypress Grow Faster 1. Grow Leyland cypress in a full sun site on evenly moist soil. Leyland cypress tolerates most soil types, including clay, loam and sand, acidic and alkaline. It also tolerates drought and brief waterlogging, but grows best where soil moisture levels don't fluctuate widely.. Grow Leyland cypress in a full sun site on evenly moist soil. Leyland cypress tolerates most soil types, including clay, loam and sand, acidic and alkaline. It also tolerates drought and brief waterlogging, but grows best where soil moisture levels don't fluctuate widely.
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World's smallest frog discovered Image caption The tiny frog sits easily on a US dime, whose diameter is 18mm. A frog species that appears to be the world's smallest has been discovered in Papua New Guinea by a US-based team. At 7mm (0.27 inches) long, Paedophryne amauensis may be the world's smallest vertebrate-the group that includes mammals, fish, birds and amphibians. The researchers also found a slightly larger relative, Paedophryne swiftorum.
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Nationwide Super Bowl ad claims accidents are the leading cause of death among children There were 3,993 cumulative deaths in 2013 among children through age 14. Bottom line: From birth to 14, the most common cause of death is birth defects. From one year old to 14, the most common cause is accidents.
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Tiny Turtles That Stay Small Mud and Musk Turtles. A musk turtle in the mud at the edge of a pond. credit: Jupiterimages/PHOTOS.com>>/Getty Images. Mud (Kinosternon spp.) and musk (Sternotherus spp.) turtles are two common, hardy species that remain rather small. While most remain less than 5 inches in length, a few individuals may grow slightly larger.
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Macrochelys temminckiiâ Details Amongst the largest freshwater turtles in the world, the alligator snapping turtle is a prehistoric-looking species with a reputation as the 'dinosaur of the turtle world' (2).
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Smallest aquatic turtle? A small green turtle would be a male Cagle's map turtle. The males get to about 4 inches maximum. My male is 3 1/2 inches right now and isn't growing much anymore. The females, however, get rather large. I used to have an adult female Cagle's map that was close to 8 inches.
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Malaysian Ayam Serama Chicken: The smallest Chicken in the World Malaysian Ayam Serama Chicken: The smallest Chicken in the World. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The smallest chicken in the world is the Malaysian Ayam Serama; aka ayam cantik = pretty chicken, or ayam katik = pygmy chicken; and further described as brave warrior, toy soldier or archangel chickens. Volumes have been written about this tiny chicken in its brief history.
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- 1 Hawksbills are considered Critically Endangered around the world by the IUCN Red List and are listed as Endangered in the US. 2  Some researchers believe the Eastern Pacific hawksbill is likely the most endangered sea turtle population worldwide. 3  Their scientific name is Eretmochelys imbricata.
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Smallest vertebrate in the world found in Papua New Guinea: Frog measures just 7mm Smallest vertebrate in the world found in Papua New Guinea: Frog measures just 7mm. Perched on a coin the size of a 5p piece, there is still probably room for two. At half the size of a Smartie sweet, this is the world’s smallest frog, measuring just a quarter of an inch long. Scientists discovered the previously unknown creature, speckled in red and black, sitting on a leaf on the tropical island of Papua New Guinea.
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- The leatherback is the biggest of all sea turtles. Check out the size of the one above right ! NESTING TIME Sea turtles spend almost their entire lives in the water. But when it's nesting time, the females come ashore to lay their eggs.
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What Is the Smallest Living Mammal? There are actually two mammals that can lay claim to the title of world's smallest mammal. One of the animals weighs the least of any mammal, while the other is the shortest mammal on Earth. The lightest mammal title goes to the Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), which weighs in at a measly two grams or less.
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Top 12 Most Unique Turtles in the World As we know that turtle is one of the species that live in the water both of fresh or salt water. There are many people who choose turtles as their pets in their house. However, there are also many people who does not like this species. Here are the list of top 12 most unique turtles that ever in the world. 12. Cantor’s giant soft-shelled Turtle (Pelochelys Cantorii) The species thatlooksstrange called Cantor’s Giant Soft-shelled Turtle is one of species of freshwater turtlesthat have broad heads and small eyes near the tip of its snout.
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Hawksbill Sea Turtle ( Eretmochelys  imbricata) Endangered, Listed 6/02/1970. Description. The hawksbill sea turtle is a small to medium sized turtle with shell lengths up to 36 inches. They are known for their beautiful brown shell, mottled with dark and light spots and streaks, which was once commonly used to make tortoiseshell jewelry.