Abstract: An identification system, especially for identifying small animals that are carrying ID-transponders is disclosed. The system id comprised of a hanger that is installed above the track where an animal is passing or being passed; a flexible sheet that is handed down from the hanger and while passing through the track the animal pushes the flexible sheet in a way that the flexible sheet touches the animal or at least the animal passes near the flexible sheet; an antenna that is installed in the flexible sheet; a transceiver that is using the antenna to communicate with an ID-transponder that is carried by the passing animal in order to identify the animal; and a controller, the controller is operative for receiving the animal identification and capable to store, process and display the identifications.