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Hispaniolan solenodon
The Hispaniolan solenodon, a small nocturnal mammal, is truly a relic from the past. Found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, this unique creature resembles a shrew but has a lineage that dates back millions of years. With its long snout and distinctive venomous saliva, it’s a marvel of evolutionary quirks. Despite its timid nature, the solenodon boasts a potent weapon against prey: venomous saliva. It injects this toxin through grooves in its bottom two incisors, making it one of the very few venomous mammals on Earth.
