How long can a hippopotamus hold its breath underwater?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The hippopotamus has adapted to living in water. Being also a mammal, it needs to breath air. Therefore, it is an adaptation to their way of life that they can hold their breath far longer than humans can hold theirs.

Answer 3

Hippos can't "breath" underwater but they can hold their breath for long periods of time. They need to take a breath once every 4-6 minutes.

Answer 4

Hippopotamuses are very good at holding their breath.

Answer 5

for about 5 or 6 minutes

Answer 6

Six minutes.

Answer 7

depends on if someone tikles it

Answer 8

30 min