Discovered in Barbados in 2006, this worm-sized snake went misidentified for a century — and now, it may disappear before most of the world learns it exists.

The smallest bat in the world, the Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat is endemic to Thailand and Myanmar, where it lives in limestone caves along the rivers. It gets its name from its signature pig-like nose.

Discover the world’s smallest snake measuring only 10 centimeters; know its physical characteristics, diet, and more. TOI Trending Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 22, 2025, 10:36 IST.

The Barbados Threadsnake, considered the world’s smallest snake, measures just 3.94 to 4.09 inches as an adult. Discovered in 2008, this critically endangered species resides under rocks in ...

A scientist said Sunday he has discovered the globe's tiniest species of snake in the easternmost Caribbean island of Barbados, with full-grown adults typically stretching less than 4 inches long ...

Not only is it the rarest of all UK snake species, but it is also the smallest, only growing to around 55cm in length. The RSPCA added: "They're typically a greyish brown in colour, ...

The rarest snake in the UK Smooth Snakes are the least widespread across the UK, according to the RSPCA, localised to "isolated pockets" in the south of England, mainly found in heath habitats.

The rarest snake in the UK Smooth Snakes are the least widespread across the UK, according to the RSPCA, localised to "isolated pockets" in the south of England, mainly found in heath habitats. Not ...

Not only is it the rarest of all UK snake species, but it is also the smallest, only growing to around 55cm in length. The RSPCA added: "They're typically a greyish brown in colour, ...