The smallest non-flying mammal (and the smallest mammal by mass) is the Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), which has a head and body length of 35–48 mm (1.3–1.8 in), a tail length of 25–30 mm …

Apr 11, 2022 · There are many tiny shrews, but this pipsqueak takes the cake as the smallest. The Etruscan shrew is the smallest mammal in the world by mass.

Jul 26, 2016 · The smallest mammal in the world is the bumblebee bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai), weighing in at just barely 2 grams and measuring 1 to 1.3 inches in length, about the size of a large...

It feeds on various small vertebrates and invertebrates, mostly insects, and can hunt individuals of the same size as itself. These shrews prefer warm and damp climates and are widely distributed in the …

May 26, 2025 · The Bumblebee Bat, also known as Kitti’s Hog-nosed Bat, holds the title of the smallest mammal by skull size. Found in the lush forests of Thailand and Myanmar, these tiny bats weigh less …

Mar 17, 2026 · The bumblebee bat, measuring only 1 to 1.3 inches in length and weighing barely 2 grams, officially holds the title of the world’s smallest mammal. This remarkable species was …

At only 1.3g, the extinct B. vanhouteni is believed to be the smallest mammal that ever lived. This tiny, shrew-like animal roamed North America 53 million years ago.