A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that opens up the windpipe (trachea). It is performed in emergency situations, in the operating room , or at bedside of critically ill patients. The term tracheostomy is sometimes used interchangeably with tracheotomy.
Pygmy Marmoset - The Smallest Monkey. The pygmy marmoset is a tiny primate that is native to rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in South America. At just 100 grams, the pygmy marmoset is known to be the smallest known species of monkey in the world. It averages at about 15cm in height with a 20cm long tail behind it.
The Kittiâs Hog-Nosed Bat has a very unique look to it. The fact that is so tiny also encourages the other name it is frequently called by â Bumblebee Bat. It is the smallest of all the species of bats that are in the world and it is also one of the smallest mammals in the world.