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The hippopotamus is a mammal and uses its lungs to breathe. Because its nostrils are located on top, it can still breathe while remaining mostly underwater. When fully submerged, the hippopotamus can hold its breath for a maximum of five minutes.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 15y agoHippos can't "breath" underwater but they can hold their breath for long periods of time.
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∙ 13y agoYes hippos do fart out of there mouth. Though it is believed they are capable of farting out of there behinds as well.
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∙ 16y agono one can breath from their ears. they have lungs just like any other mammal and they work very well. they hold they're breath for a long time though and can actually sleep underwater.
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∙ 14y agoThe hippopotamus has ears for the same reason that any other animal does, the better to hear you.
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∙ 14y agoyes hippos do fart out of their mouths
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∙ 14y agoYes, a hippopotamus has two ears.
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How does hippopotamus breathe?
No the hippo has to come up for air but the can stay underwater for a long time
How does a hippo breathe underwater?
It doesn't. Hippos have lungs, just like you and I. If they want to dive, they have to hold their breath. Or they'll choke and drown.
How to breathe underwater in Minecraft?
you can't breathe underwater
Can the Arctic fox breathe underwater?
No, the arctic fox cannot breathe underwater.
Can you breathe underwater in Utah?
Without proper equipment no human can breathe underwater anywhere.
This savana animal is born underwater?
hippopotamus (hippo)
Did hippo breathe through lungs?
Yes they do
Can somebody be made to breathe underwater?
Of course not. Humans are only able to breathe underwater for a few seconds.
What are the sleeping facts about a hippo?
"A hippo sleeping underwater rises and breathes without waking" says Wikipedia
What enchantment will help you breathe underwater in minecraft?
The enchantment, Respiration, will help you breathe underwater. Not only that, but it makes your vision clearer while swimming underwater.
Can a manatee breathe underwater?
No, it can not.
What has lungs to breathe and gills to breathe underwater?
A salamander has both lungs and gills to breathe underwater. I found a good site if you want to read more about them.
