Solenodons are only one of a handful of mammals in the world that have a venomous bite, which it's thought could be a leftover characteristic from their ancient reptilian relatives.

And they also have a rather interesting nose.

Solenodons have a unique ball and socket joint that attaches their really long nose to their skull, and that enables them to move it around really flexibly.

When you see that nose, you can't help but smile about it.

This little chap is slightly less chilled out while the radio collar's fitted, so the team work fast to minimize any distress.

These tracking devices will allow them to follow and better understand the solenodon's way of life.

Its temporary captivity over, it's free to amble away its evening in peace.

Its kind have survived largely unchanged for sixty-five million years.

But today, its numbers are rapidly declining.

Camera traps have revealed that one of the big problems for the solenodon are cats and dogs introduced to the island by humans.