Marcano’s solenodon

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Marcano’s solenodon

extinct mammal

Also known as: Solenodon marcanoi

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Skeletal remains of Marcano’s solenodon (S. marcanoi) were found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It must have become extinct after 1500 ce because the bones were associated with those of house rats (Rattus rattus), which were introduced to Hispaniola by Europeans. The giant solenodon (S. arredondoi) is…
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