What is the world's smallest mammal by mass?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The world's smallest mammal by mass is the bumblebee bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai), also known as the Kitti's hog-nosed bat. The bumblebee bat weighs only around 2 grams (0.07 ounces) and is found in limestone caves along rivers in western Thailand and southeast Burma (Myanmar).

The bumblebee bat is about the size of a large bumblebee, hence its name. It has a wingspan of only about 15 centimeters (6 inches). These tiny creatures are nocturnal and feed on insects such as ants, termites, and flies. Bumblebee bats are also unique in their ability to fly backwards and hover in mid-air.