60 Animals That Are so Cute Because They Are so Absurdly Tiny

Tiny animals are ridiculously adorable. From kittens, puppies, and naturally small species, there are so many of them that can melt your heart and amaze you with their…diminished stature. Sometimes, animals can be so small, that it’s almost difficult to wrap your head around their scale.

Take a look at these little critters that would easily fit your bag or in some cases, even your pocket.

1. Traveling toad

This guy’s size is too small but he is oversized for the truck that he is on. Well, he doesn’t care since he still fits and he is enjoying the trip. Safe travels!

2. Peeking kitten

They look like siblings from different mothers. This little kitten’s too clingy with his overprotective brother.

3. Innocent pup

Just look at how innocent this pup looks. This is Loki. He is too cute not to be noticed!

4. Itty bitty hermit crab

Captured perfectly in his ice-cream-cone-shaped shell. Sorry buddy, you got disturbed from your sleep.

5. Little green slime-looking frog

Doesn’t this baby frog look too adorable? Notice his googly eyes looking like stickers.

6. Little bunny

Baby rabbits are called kits. You will know that a rabbit is happy when it hops and does a twist mid-air. This very cute behavior is called binky.

7. Sweet pea

The frog’s name is Pea. Perfect name for being too small, nearly the size of a pea.

8. Patiently crawling turtle

All by himself, this little guy invaded somebody’s backyard. So lucky to have been found by caring hands and was moved to a much safer location.

9. Pup on training

This pup appears to be training to become a Jedi master. He could also be a really protective guard.

10. Pinky-sized gecko

Gecko species vary in size. But, the smallest ones are able to fit on a dime.

11. Tiny green reptile on the loose

This little boy’s enjoying himself climbing on those hands. Just don’t be too naughty okay?

12. Cuteness overload

This innocent-looking kitten is pure 100 percent cuteness. He looks very delicate in that stare. Are you looking for mama, little boy?

13. Baby bird on the cradle

He looks so happy inside the cradle. This guy must have had sweet dreams in his sleep. He’s definitely stealing hearts for his cuteness.

14. Hiding in the hood

This is Ratatouille in real life. But, this is Suzette. This picture of her was when she was three months old and just about three inches long.

15. Baby ginger poodle

This baby’s ready for a walk. He’ll surely enjoy the lawn much more when he’s bigger.

16. Little furry friend

This pooch feels safe seated close to his master. Don’t worry, the camera is harmless. One, two, three… smile!

17. Baby Winnie

He appears surprised to see what’s on the road. There’s nothing to fear little bud, you are safe with your master.

18. Retrieving a letter

Cynthia looks excited to get her letter from the post box. Could it be from her lover?

19. Tiny horned reptile

This looks like a bearded dragon. One of the most popularly kept reptile as pet is the central bearded dragon. This is also the species which is usually displayed in zoos.

20. Wiggly pet snake

Not everyone is happy about having a snake as pet, but some people are loving it. For those who do, this can be one of the cutest to see.

21. Do you see it?

No, not the dog! But the pooch looks quite curious to see that little thing moving on the ground.

22. Totally cute Pallas’s cat

The Pallas’s cat is also known as manul. You might ask if you can have this as a pet. Sadly, you cannot keep one as this species of cat is considered “near-threatened” according to the IUCN.

23. Please notice me

Don’t underestimate the one in the middle. He can run lightning fast.

24. Too purrty

Constance, the rag doll, is undeniably gorgeous. She could get offers for being too photogenic.

25. Tiny reptile on the loose

The photo uploader captured this small reptile on a pebbly beach in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. To be specific, this animal is called a mourning gecko.

26. Sneaky snake

You’d probably leap in horror if you see this barely noticeable snake out there. He should just be harmlessly checking on something.

27. Black Wolfie

On the photo is Wolfie. He’s not sad. Probably, he’s just thinking about how to keep himself busy for the day.

28. The explorer

Mice like to explore places, especially their territory. They do this daily to find food sources.

29. Hiding in the blanket

The word ‘puppy’, according to etymologists, may come from the French word poupeé, which means doll or toy. Puppy, as a word, wasn’t in the English language until the late sixteenth century, and this is why English speakers would call the baby dogs “whelps” back then.

30. Cutie paw

That’s a dime right there. That is probably one of the cutest paws to see.

31. Lookin’ fancy

Some pet owners would spoil their lovies so much that they buy them designer stuff. Well, her necklace may not be as expensive but the pup looks stylish on it.

32. Toad the size of nail bed

Some people like having toads as pets. They are actually pretty easy to care for.

33. Kitty in the pocket

This little kitten fits well inside the pocket. It is probably easier to carry her this way.

34. Just found in the yard

Not all palms welcome these amphibians, but the one holding these two are quite happy to have found them. She even calls them her new found friends.

35. Red-eared slider

This guy just went fishing and found this little companion. The red-eared slider is a very popular turtle taken as pet in the United States.

36. Three little kitties

They’re looking so behaved at this age. Just wait ’til they grow a bit bigger.

37. Hello kitty

A kitten’s very innocent face is quite adorable. What is great about having pet cats is that they are less expensive to keep than dogs.

38. Hush, little baby

Cats spend most of their time sleeping. They sleep for twelve to sixteen hours each day.

39. Sleeping tight in the palm

When your pup is too weak to feed herself, let her drink from the bottle or use a syringe. There should be no problem using a small feeding bottle. But if it is difficult to get the formula it requires in one feeding, you have to increase the frequency of feeding each day.

40. Getting ready to hunt

For sure, it’ll be easier to hunt for food having that tool. And with eyes as wide as those, preys cannot escape his sight.

41. Common snapping turtle

This is a freshwater turtle. If you wish to have one as pet, you must provide a suitable habitat, right temperatures and also a healthy diet for your pet to survive.

42. Phil the hamster

If you are planning to have this cute fluff ball, you must know that they need a lot of exercise. Hamsters also don’t like noises and they are nocturnal.

43. Very small lizard

Lizards come in different sizes. The smallest lizards are nearly a couple of inches long. But, the larger ones can grow as much as eleven feet.

44. Adorable palm puppy

The pup’s name is Lito the Pomchi. He is just 5 weeks old in this picture and weighs around 4 pounds. A Pomchi is a mixed breed of Chihuahua and Pomeranian.

45. Vulnerable little Spencer

Kittens may be fragile but they have superior senses. A cat’s sense of smell is fourteen times better as compared to humans.

46. Ring-necked snake

The ringneck snake is delicate because of its size and has a shy personality. It is worth noting that this isn’t a good choice for a pet for the first-time pet owner.

47. Big-eared little rat

Having a pet rat is low maintenance. If you are one who is away for a long time during the day, then a pet rat is a good option.

48. Belly rub, anyone?

The small pooch is lying comfortably like a baby. Perhaps, he is waiting for some belly rubs or he was about to snooze in this position.

49. Too small for a big bed

The kitten’s name is Radar. He is welcome to sleep on his master’s bed.

50. Guilty

This pup is guilty for being such a cutie. This is why he was “awwrested.”

51. Scottish terrier puppy

The adorable Scottie is not yet ready to see the world. Puppies are actually born blind and deaf and their sense of sight and hearing become fully developed until they are two weeks old.

52. Just a selfie

The cute puppy is showing off his peeking small tooth. In no time, he’d be ready to eat meats.

53. Snapping turtle on the go

Do you want to keep this turtle as pet? It demands time and effort caring for a snapping turtle. You have to be ready for it.

54. Surprise package

Certainly not from Amazon. Rory was just quick to dive into the box after his master took out the real package.

55. Cuddled like a baby girl

She looks too cute in her flowery pink outfit. It may not show in her face, but she is surely excited to go for a ride.

56. Teeny tiny lizard friend

It would be nice to have a friend like this, but it shouldn’t be gone out of sight. One cannot just let this on the loose, or else, other people in the household might freak out.

57. Who’s the boss?

She is seated like a boss on her master’s workstation. Well, her master could just stay standing for a little while adoring this tiny pooch.

58. Heavy or not?

The pup’s too small at 3 months old. Having one that looks as cute as this, you’d want this fur ball to stay this way forever.

59. Never giving up

He’s not in a race with the hare, but this tiny turt keeps going. There is no obstacle that can stop him, even that big piece of wood right there.

60. Wet look

Poor pup! He fell inside his food bowl for being so small. Don’t worry, it’ll be much easier when you grow bigger.

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