What is a Solenodon?

Solenodons are nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals belonging to the Solenodontidae family. Solenodons resemble very large shrews and are often compared to them; with extremely elongated cartilaginous snouts, long, naked, scaly tails, small eyes, and coarse, dark brown to black hair. Go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solenodon to see a picture.