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i know that they cannot hold the breath for long time. i guess is around 19-25 minutes Additional Info: A mature Hippo normally will hold their breath for an average of 5 minutes. But when forced, or pushed a mature Hippo can hold their breath for as much as 30 minutes, researchers believe it could be longer, but have no proof.
They can stay underwater on one breath for 30 minutes at a time.
hippos can stay under water for fifteen minutes they can close their nostrils they are fast swimmers but slow at walking on land

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