Solenodon

Solenodons are insectivorous mammals from the family Solenodontidae. They are nocturnal and venomous. Only two species survive- the Cuban solenodon (Solenodon cubanus), and the Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus).
In 2016, it was confirmed that they belonged to an evolutionary branch that split from hedgehogs and shrews before the K-T extinction.



These creatures have several unusual traits: their teats are located on their bottoms, and their saliva are venomous.They live in bushy areas in forests,hiding in burrows or hollow logs.
Both species were thought to be extinct, until a Cuban Solenodon was found in 2003. The Hispaniolan solenodon was assumed extinct because of its elusive behavior instead of low numbers. Both species are currently endangered.

Greater sage-grouse

The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is the largest grouse in North America. Before 2000, it was referred as simply the Sage-grouse. In that year, the Gunnison sage-grouse became a separate species.



Adults have a long, pointed tail and feathers on its toes. Adult males have a yellow patch above its eyes and a white breast. During courtship, the males two yellowish sacs inflate for display.