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A manatee comes up for air every 3 to 4 minutes but while the manatee is sleeping beneath the surface of the water it can stay under water for upto 40 minutes
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agomanatees come up to breath every 15 to 20 minutes. because manatees are mammals. they stay on top of the surfacenot very long .they just get a deep breath and go back under.
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∙ 14y agoNo, manatees always remain in the water. They cannot come up on land without sustaining serious damage to themselves.
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∙ 7y agoManatees can't breathe under water at all. They have lungs, not gills. When they dive they hold their breath - which they're rather good at.
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∙ 9y agohow many times a day a manatee has to come up to take a breath a day
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∙ 9y agoYes, they are mammals.
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Do turtles need to come up for air?
Yes manatees are mammals which means they breathe air
Can manatees hold their breath underwater?
The act of swimming would require an organism to be in a liquid. Generally Manatees live in a liquid called water. Though there are many other liquids out there, I don't think manatees swim out of water.
What special adaptations do manatees have that that allow them to stay under water?
Manatees have really dense bones which help them stay suspended below the water's surface. In addition, Manatees are able to remain underwater for long periods because, with just one breath, they can replenish 90% of the air in their lungs. Compare this to humans, who can replenish just 10% of the air in their lungs in one breath.
Can manatees breathe when not in water?
Sure. Manatees are air-breathers after all. Lungs, not gills. It's probably a bit difficult for them as their bodies have adapted to be gently supported by water instead of laying on firm surfaces. But for a while, it's OK.
What special adaptations do manatees have that allow them to stay under water so long?
Manatees have really dense bones which help them stay suspended below the water's surface. In addition, Manatees are able to remain underwater for long periods because, with just one breath, they can replenish 90% of the air in their lungs. Compare this to humans, who can replenish just 10% of the air in their lungs in one breath.
Why does alligators have long noses?
The manatees nose is designed to allow them easy access to surface air, as they are full time aquatic mammals. They never come out of the water, but they still use lungs, like people.
When you breath where does the water come from?
How does water come out of the air?
Why do manatees swim in shallow water?
Manatees are warm-blooded and air-breathers. They need coastal areas so they can find sun warmed water in the shallows. They also need to find sheltered areas so in serious storms, they can still easily pop to the surface for air.
Why is hot water sometimes cloudy?
Hot water is often cloudy due to the presence of dissolved air that is trying to come out of solution - the air dissolved in the water when it was cooler and when the water was heated up the solubility of the air decreases.
How come when there is a full moon there is no clouds?
No air and no water on the Moon equals no thunderstorms.
What is a manatees learned behavior?
Going up to the surface for air
Is air in water?
Yes.Additional answerThere's often some air in water, but not always. It has to dissolve to get there. It's not there automatically
