The EDGE of Existence team are very concerned about the decline of this species. Individuals are notoriously difficult to observe in the wild and relatively few have been recorded.

To help raise awareness of the plight of these creatures we have created a Valentine’s e-card for you to send to the people you care about. You can send your own personalized card on the EDGE of existence website.

We are trying to generate enough support to carry out a comprehensive survey of solenodon habitat to find out how many individuals survive, and what actions are needed to ensure these remarkable animals have a future.