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Well, they don't, no whale can breath under water. For they are they only water mammal. They have blow holes on the top of them. Once down for a period of time, they will re-surface and breath. If there is anything more you wish to know E~mail me at LJobes77@Yahoo.com. Please state that you are from answers and your question.
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∙ 8y agoHumpback whales DO NOT BREATH UNDERWATER, They breath at the surface and hold their breath while underwater. Humpback whales can dive for up to 30 minutes, but usually last only 15 minutes.
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What help humpback whales live?
humpback whales live where they live because it has LOTS of water
What whale can hold breath for hour?
sperm whales have been known to hold their breath for more than an hour.
What can you tell me to help me learn about those kool humpback whales?
there animals that live under water and im studing about them
How do humpback whales hunt?
They dive deep down under a school of fish, then jumps out of the water with its mouth open.
Is a humpback whale a reptile?
No, a humpback whale is a mammal like all whales because it is warm-blooded, and doesn't lay eggs. It also can't breathe under water.
What whale sings under water?
The whales "song" is actually a mating call, produced by the male whale. i believe all whale males "sing"
Do hippos breath under water?
No, they have the ability to hold their breath for long periods of time. (ie. whales, dolphins, etc.)
Can whales breathe underwater?
whales an not breath under waterno they can hold their breath under water for long periods of time but come up to the surface for airNo they can't. They take a big breath of air above the surface then they just hold their breath for a long time.
What do humpback whales do when they sing?
hang upside down in the water
Where are humpback whales main breeding area?
In warm water
How do dolphins and whales breath under water?
They don't. Dolphins and whales breathe air just like we do. They can hold their breath for a long time, but they come up to the surface to breathe.
How long can sperm whale stay under water?
a blue whale can reportedly hold it breath for up to 20 minutes.How long whales stay under water during normal feeding dives and how longthey can stay under water if they have to is quite different. Blue whales canstay submerged for about 40 min but their dive lengths are more on the orderof 10-15 min. Hope this helped!A typical dive time is 10-20 minutes, though times over 30 minutes are known to have occurred.
