The world's tiniest lizards have been discovered in Madagascar.

One of the world's tiniest lizards has been discovered by keen-eyed researchers in Madagascar. The miniature chameleon, Brookesia Micra, reaches a maximum length of just 29mm. German scientists also found a further three new species in the north of the island.

"They mostly live in the leaf litter in the day... But at night they climb up and then you can spot them," said Dr Glaw, explaining that the animals moved up into branches to sleep. The scientists carefully scanned the most likely habitats with torches and headlamps to find roosting sites.

Cute little fellers.