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The smallest, but carnivorous
Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat until 1973, the year was completely unknown. While this was not a unique view opened Thai biologist named Kitty Thonglongya. It was from that moment the animal is considered the smallest on the ground.
It's hard to believe, but the adult Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat weighs an average of no more than 1, 7 - 2 grams. At the same time, it is easy to hide in a matchbox. In addition to the status of a small animal, of course, this type is considered to be the smallest among bats. Moreover, to date, Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat is the only member of the family svinonosyh. The animal has no tail, but there is a nose, very reminiscent of a pig nose. And yet, this mouse 28 teeth! She inhabits in Thailand and Myanmar. Today, the population of this species is less than five hundred individuals, which refers to the Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat species endangered.
It's hard to believe, but the adult Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat weighs an average of no more than 1, 7 - 2 grams. At the same time, it is easy to hide in a matchbox. In addition to the status of a small animal, of course, this type is considered to be the smallest among bats. Moreover, to date, Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat is the only member of the family svinonosyh. The animal has no tail, but there is a nose, very reminiscent of a pig nose. And yet, this mouse 28 teeth! She inhabits in Thailand and Myanmar. Today, the population of this species is less than five hundred individuals, which refers to the Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat species endangered.
