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Which is the smallest animal in the world?

42. Which is the smallest animal in the world?

1. Kitti's hog-nosed bat
2. Etruscan shrew
3. Pygmy marmosets
4. Paedophryne amauensis

Answer

The correct answer is: B) Etruscan shrew

Explanation

The Etruscan shrew is the smallest animal in the world with a weight of only 0.04-0.1 oz (1.2-2.7 g).