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Cuban Hutia (Capromys pilorides)
- The Cuban Hutia is the largest
endemic land mammal of Cuba.
- It can grow to be about 60 cm in
length.
- This rodent lives in the
forests and rocky areas of Cuba.
- This animal is an omnivore and is
known to eat fruits, leaves, small reptiles, and small mammals.
- Many other Hutia species
are critically endangered on the island of
Cuba.
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Greater Bulldog Bat (Noctilio
leporinus)
- This is a nocturnal species that spends the day hiding in caves,
under rocks, or in trees.
- This species tends to live near water as it feeds mostly on fish.
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Cuban Solenodon (Solenodon
cunbanus)
- The Solenodon is endangered and
was once thought to be extinct.
- This species is an insectivore
and feeds mostly on insects and spiders.
- The Cuban Solenodon is found
mostly in forests and thick shrub habitats.
- This is a nocturnal
species, spending the day hiding under rocks or in trees.
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Small Indian Mongoose (Herpestes
javanicus)
- This species was introduced to
Cuba to manage rodent populations.
- Now they have a large range and
have taken to eating almost anything.
- The Small Indian Mongoose
is an omnivore and will eat many small animals and
fruits.
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Pallid Bat (Antrozous
pallidus)
- This is a nocturnal species that
spends its days in caves, rocks, trees, and even houses.
- The Pallid Bat is an insectivore,
meaning it feeds only on insects.
- This bat's large ears help
it to have an amazing sense of
hearing.
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