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Solenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH
Grade: Ungraded Solenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH Solenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH Solenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH The Cuban solenodon or almiqui ... Read More
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Grade: UngradedSolenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH Solenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH Solenodon Stamp Tenrec Ecaudatus Wild Animal Souvenir Sheet of 2 MNH The Cuban solenodon or almiqui (Solenodon cubanus), is a species of soricomorph endemic to Cuba. It belongs to the family Solenodontidae along with a similar species, the Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus). The solenodon is unusual among mammals in that its saliva is venomous. Since its discovery in 1861 by the German naturalist Wilhelm Peters, only 36 had ever been caught. By 1970, some thought the Cuban solenodon had become extinct, since no specimens had been found since 1890. Three were captured in 1974 and 1975, and subsequent surveys showed it still occurred in many places in central and western Oriente Province, at the eastern end of Cuba; however, it is rare everywhere. Prior to 2003, the most recent sighting was in 1999, mainly because it is a nocturnal burrower, living underground, and thus is very rarely seen. The Cuban solenodon found in 2003, named Alejandrito, brought the number ever caught to 37. It had a mass of 24 oz (0.68 kg) and was healthy. It was released back into the wild after two days of scientific study were completed. Fast & Free Shipping within U.S.A. We Care for your order, Pack it carefully and ship it within 24 hours. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Please explore our store for more stamps, souvenir sheets, post-office collectibles and philately books and pre-philatelic items: meditative.philately
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