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And the title for world’s smallest known squirrel goes to the African pygmy squirrel. These tiny squirrels can be found in western and central Africa. They prefer tropical rainforests. The African pygmy squirrel is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand; with room to spare. Due […]

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This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The whitehead’s pygmy squirrel, aka the tufted pygmy squirrel, can be found on the islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. They prefer highland montane forests with plenty of trees. These diminutive rodents can be spotted at elevations of up to 9,843 feet. With a stable and abundant population, these pygmy […]

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