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Can a hippopotamus stay underwater for a long time?
Hippos can stay underwater for up to six minutes at a time. Their nostrils close to keep water out and they hold their breath until it is time for more air.
Can a hippopotamus can stay underwater for a long time?
Hippos can stay underwater for up to six minutes at a time. Their nostrils close to keep water out and they hold their breath until it is time for more air.
How does hippopotamus breathe?
No the hippo has to come up for air but the can stay underwater for a long time
What kind of animal has special flaps around its nostrils that close when it goes underwater enabling it to stay down for as long as 25minutes?
The animal you are referring to is the hippopotamus. They have special flaps around their nostrils that close when they go underwater, allowing them to hold their breath for extended periods of time while submerged. This adaptation helps them stay underwater for up to 25 minutes.
Which tribe can stay underwater for extended periods of time?
The Bajau people, also known as the Sea Nomads, are known for their ability to stay underwater for extended periods of time.
Can alligators sleep underwater?
Yes! Alligators can stay underwater for hours at a time and come out at day.
Why can salmon stay underwater all the time but a dolphin cannot?
Salmon stay underwater all the time because salmon is a kind of fish which has gills for breathing while dolphin is a mammal.
Can a hippo breathe underwater?
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.
Can penguins breath under water?
no, but they can stay underwater for a long time
Is it bad to stay in water a long time?
Yes it is, as if you stay underwater for too long, your lungs can't take it, and you may choke/ faint. Only a few mammals (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.) can stay underwater for long periods of time.
Can penguins stay under water for ten minutes?
Yes, penguins can stay underwater for ten minutes. They have been known to stay underwater for up to thirty minutes at a time, up to depths of 1300 feet.
What do the sumerians do most of the time?
nothing at all. they stay underwater. to protect the country, :)
