Small but perfectly formed, miniature animals are some of the cutest creatures on the planet. Often known as 'pygmy' or 'dwarf' animals, these cute critters look like scaled-down versions of familiar faces from the animal kingdom. Sometimes these mini-cuties are wildlife wonders that have evolved to be dinky, others are the result of breeding programs to produce purposefully-petite creatures that are in high demand as pets.
Indeed, there's no denying that a teeny, tiny animal rarely fails to raise a smile. Ready for maximum cuteness? Browse this gallery to see some seriously cute miniature animals from around the world.