The Solenodon is a small, nocturnal mammal native to the Caribbean, particularly found in the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It has a long, flexible snout and a body covered in coarse fur. Solenodons are unique for their ability to produce venom, which they deliver through grooves in their lower incisors, allowing them to subdue prey such as insects and small vertebrates. This species is considered a living fossil, as it has existed for millions of years with little evolutionary change. Solenodons are primarily solitary and have a diet that includes insects, worms, and fruit. Their conservation status is of concern due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.