Archive for the ‘tiny’ tag
The World’s Smallest Snake #
I must have seen this at least three times today before I registered how amazing it is. It wasn’t until I saw John Redmond’s BuzzFeed post that this sunk in:
The Barbados threadsnake is the smallest snake in the world. The recently discovered species is as thin as a spaghetti noodle and measures just 3.9 inches long. Because of its small size, it is susceptible to attacks from anything ranging from centipedes to spiders…not to mention it’s blind. I think I’d be hard-pressed to come up with an animal that’s more defenseless than this one.
UPDATE (08/08/08): Highlighting the danger of “discovering” anything in this globalized world: an AP story on the Barbidian backlash.
The 100-Square-Foot House #
And what’s more, the structure which looks like a child’s play house, is lived in. And you get a tour from the owner who looks quite normal sized.
(via Mark Larson)