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Alligators breathe with lungs as air breathing animals. They do not have gills and have to surface to get air.
The same way that you or I do. Reptiles cannot live without air but some are adapted to live in the water and they do not need to breathe as often as you or I. Also, reptiles have a much slower metabolism and that further reduces their oxygen needs.
Alligators have lungs and breathe air. They can hold their breath for long periods of time, but will eventually surface to get some air.
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Does a crocodile have a bigger snout than an alligator because it can't breathe underwater as long as an alligator can underwater?
Crocs as well as alligators CAN'T breathe underwater. When they dive, they hold their breath.
Is an alligator a reptile or amphibian?
An alligator is a reptile, not an amphibian.
What has scales breathe air and lay eggs on land?
Alligator/Crocodile
Do alligators breath air with its lungs?
yes. a alligator has lungs and they breathe threw it.
Is an alligator a animal?
They are classified as 'Reptilia' as they lay eggs and are not 'live' bearers
Does the alligator breathe air with its lungs?
Yes, they, like all reptiles, breath air through lungs.
What organism can hold it's breathe for a long time?
Hippos Penguins Whales Dolphins Manatee Marine Iguana Alligator/Crocodile Turtles
What organ does an alligator use to breathe under water?
They have all organs like we do. Eyes, heart, lungs, stomach etc.
What is the scientific name for alligator?
American Alligator: Alligator missipiensisChinese Alligator :Alligator sinensis)Alligator mississippiensis
What are the different kinds of alligator?
The Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) and the larger American alligator (Alligator mississippensis).
Is an alligator European?
No. There were two species of alligator: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.
Is alligator European?
No. There were two species of alligator: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.
