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How long can a whale hold its breath for?
Because their lungs are so large.
How do turtles hold their breath so long?
Because they can, and it's free
How long can praying mantis hold their breath?
Praying Mantis are insects, they do not have lungs (gas exchanges happens using spiracles) so they can not hold their breath.
How long can monkeys breath underwater?
No. Monkeys are mammals, so they have lungs, which cannot filter water. They can hold their breath underwater, though.
Why can beavers hold there breath so long under water?
Myoglobin enables the marine mammals to be able to hold their breath for extended periods of time underwater. The beaver has been reported to hold its breath underwater for about 15 minutes.
How long can a starfish hold its breath?
starfish are aquatic, so for its entire life i guess
Do head lice hold their breath if so for how long?
Yes they do, but they also breath under-water. They can breath under-water for 14 hours.
How long can a mermaid hold her breath?
There is a myth that mermaids can hold their breath underwater indefinitely, but in reality, humans can hold their breath anywhere from 1-3 minutes on average. If mermaids were real, they would likely have similar breath-holding capabilities to humans.
Why do polar bears hold their breath for so long?
To dive deep into the ocean and hunt for its prey.
Can a hippopotamus stay under water for as very long time?
By closing the hippos ears and nostrils, the adult hippo can stay under water for as long as six minutes.
How long do you have when your lungs stop working?
Your lungs don't stop working but if they do and I didn't know that you have as long as you can hold your breath for so it varies.
Who long can a jellyfish hold it's breath under water?
They do not need a respiratory system since their skin is thin enough that the body is oxygenated by diffusion. So since they don't breathe they can't hold their breath.
