Adorable but Deadly!
The Hispaniolan Solenodon
One of the world’s most bizarre animals is called the Hispaniolan Solenodon.
It looks a little bit like an overgrown shrew – it’s quite big, has a long thin snout and can attack passing insects with its deadly poisonous bite!
This nocturnal animal can only be found in two countries of the world: the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Researchers say more needs to be done to protect these creatures as they are under threat from deforestation and hunters.
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