Lake Nicaragua is located in Southwestern Nicaragua. It covers an area of over 8,200 square kilometers, making it is the largest lake in Central America and 19th largest in the world. The lake contains several islands as well as sharks, swordfish, and tarpons; fish normally found in saltwater environments.
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Cabassous centralis - The northern naked-tailed armadillo is one of two armadillo species found in Central or North America; armadillos originated in South America. The upper and sides of the body are covered in the protective scutes found on armadillos. Scutes are dermal bone structures covered with horn. The scutes are small in design to allow the armadillo maximum flexibility. The underside of the naked-tailed armadillo lacks these protective plates. When the animal is threatened, it rolls into a tight ball until the danger passes.
