It’s known for taking down prey larger than itself and I think holds the record for biggest disparity of weight predator to prey.
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chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 months agoThe southern grasshopper mouse has around a 3.5 to 5.0 inches (8.9–12.7 cm) long body
[Least weasel] Average body length in males is 130 to 260 mm (5 to 10 in), while females average 114 to 204 mm (4.5 to 8.0 in)
Madison420@lemmy.world 4 months ago
lemming@sh.itjust.works 4 months ago
Well, if you want to head that way, there’s Etruscan shrew. Less than 2 grams of weight and 4 cm of length.