A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye and normally occurs as part of the ageing process. When you develop a cataract, light is unable to pass directly through your lens to the retina, resulting in blurred vision. Cataracts are removed by surgery.
Smallest Size of Turtle Species. The prize for the smallest turtle species in the world goes to the speckled padloper tortoise (Homopus signatus). This tiny terrestrial turtle, also known as the speckled cape tortoise, travels along narrow trails and pathways in Namaqualand, South Africa. In fact, the term âpadloperâ means trail walker.
Worldâs Smallest Cats. In 2014 a new contender for the worldâs smallest cat entered the public stage. Read our full story about Pixel, a 5-inch tall cat in California. Although Pixel was announced as a contender to be the worldâs smallest living cat in mid-2014, it has not been confirmed by Guinness as of July 2015.