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Dolphins don t breath under water. Mammals breath air. Every 15 min they go out of the water to breath

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How can a dolphin stay under water without breathing?

Dolphins and Whales can stay under water for so long is because they have blowholes to come to the surface and get air. They can stay under water for quite a while before they need another breath at the surface:) Need more help... Just ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Can a dolphin breath under water?

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How long do they breath under water?

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How long do spotted dolphins stay under water for?

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What do dolphins do above water?

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Does dolphins give live birth or lay eggs?

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Do dophins have gills?

Dolphins have gills so they can breath when they are under water


Can dolphins breathe air above water or do they have to breathe under water?

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Do Some mammals have gills and can breathe under water?

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Do dolphins breath with lungs or gills?

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Do hippos breath under water?

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Why can't dolphins breath underwater like fish but breath like humans?

because if a human goes down to far in the water the pressure in the water against you would eventually pop your eyes out!!!!! because if a human goes down to far in the water the pressure in the water against you would eventually pop your eyes out!!!!!