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Hispaniolan Solenodon
Solenodon paradoxus
The Hispaniolan solenodon is a rare, nocturnal mammal native to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. It has a long, flexible snout, small eyes, and a body resembling a large shrew, covered in coarse fur. Notably, it is one of the very few venomous mammals, delivering toxic…
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- The solenodon’s closest relatives went extinct millions of years ago, making it a living fossil.
- Solenodons are among the only mammals with venomous saliva. They have a unique, shuffling gait and their lineage dates back to the time of the dinosaurs.
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