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A whale needs air about every half hour. They have huge lungs that hold the air they need while they are underwater.
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∙ 14y agoThe whales that I have seen came up after about 5 minutes.
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∙ 14y agothey breathe after two hours under the surface.
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∙ 15y agoAbout once every 10 to 15 mins.
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∙ 13y agothey breathe through their blowhole
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Do orcas breathe underwater?
Orcas - killer whales don't Breathe under water. They are mammals and Breathe air with lungs. They hold their breath when diving.
Are orcas in captivity?
yes, they do its a shame, orcas life spans are often shortened by captivity
Do killer whales and salmon breathe through lungs?
Killer whales - Orcas - yes. Salmon - no. Salmon is a fish, fish use gills.
Do orcas have lungs?
The Orca is an air breathing aquatic mammal, and does have lungs.
Do people with bigger lungs breathe less often?
No because they still have to breathe like others do to.
When exercsing how much oxygen do you breathe out?
The same amount you wil just breathe in more often
WHEN do orcas reproduce?
orcas reproduce when they are ready.
What is the recovery plan for orcas?
Orcas are not endangered!!! Orcas have a high population, so that that no one know how many!!!
When do orcas breed?
Orcas have no particular breeding season.
Do Orcas kill sharks by torpedoing up into the shark's stomach from underneath causing the shark to explode?
Orcas have often been seen killing sharks by biting and eating them. The tactic you describe has been seen used by dolphins, but not Orca.
What is the population of Sandford Orcas?
The population of Sandford Orcas is 195.
How do you know how often to breathe?
its involutary your body breathes on its own
