Despite its size, it plays a big role in insect control. Speckled Padloper Tortoise (6–10 cm) This tiny tortoise from South Africa measures only 6 to 10 cm, making it the smallest in the world.

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Despite its size, it plays a big role in insect control. Speckled Padloper Tortoise (6–10 cm) This tiny tortoise from South Africa measures only 6 to 10 cm, making it the smallest in the world.