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No the hippo has to come up for air but the can stay underwater for a long time
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoHippos are mammals and breathe through the lungs, much like people do.
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How hippopotamus breathe?
by using their lungs
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.
Where is hippopotamus is from?
=there are two kinds of hippopotamus such as the river hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus but both live in Africa.=
Where is the hippopotamus from?
=there are two kinds of hippopotamus such as the river hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus but both live in africa.=
What types of hippos are their?
pygmy hippopotamus Madagascan pygmy hippopotamus river hippopotamus
What is the scientific name for hippopotamus?
The scientific name of the river hippopotamus is Hippopotamus amphibius.
What is an adult hippopotamus called?
A Hippopotamus
What is the spanish word for hippopotamus?
hippopotamus
What are the three types of hippos?
pygmy hippopotamus Madagascan pygmy hippopotamus river/hippopotamus
What is the scientific name for river hippopotamus?
The scientific name of the river hippopotamus is Hippopotamus amphibius.
Were do hippopotamus's live?
The hippopotamus lives in Africa
What do you call hippopotamus in America?
We say hippopotamus.
