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because they are mammals and need to breath but they can underwater for a long time
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Why can dolphins hear for miles under water but not above the water?
they can hear better out of the water
How do dolphins rattle their tale and walk above the water?
*tail
How do dolphins eat their prey?
the dolphins eat their prey with their snobs
Can dolphins breathe air above water or do they have to breathe under water?
No mammals can breathe underwater. All mammals, including sea mammals, must breathe above the surface of the water. This is why marine mammals such as dolphins and whales frequently come to the surface.
Do bottlenosed dolphins have a strong kick?
Dolphins do have a strong tail with strong kick. That is showcased in many aquariums when they perform tail-walking above water or jumps.
What are some important facts about dolphins?
Dolphins do not drink, but absorb water from eating their prey. Despite frequently using ecolocation, dolphins have very good eyesight both above and below water. Dolphins are considered mammals partly because they are born with hairs on their chins, which they lose shortly after birth.
How do mammals get water?
Water mammal all rise to above the surface of the water in order to breathe air into their lungs: whales, dolphins, seals, etc.
How do water mammals get oxyen?
Water mammal all rise to above the surface of the water in order to breathe air into their lungs: whales, dolphins, seals, etc.
Why do pink dolphins need water?
Pink dolphins need water because they are dolphins.
How can a dolphin stay under water without breathing?
Dolphins and Whales can stay under water for so long is because they have blowholes to come to the surface and get air. They can stay under water for quite a while before they need another breath at the surface:) Need more help... Just ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do dolphins get oxygen when sleeping?
Dolphins only sleep using half of their brain at a time, so they will still be above water and conscious of what they are doing when half of their brain is asleep, so they will still be breathing
Do dolphins swallow sea water?
Dolphins live in the sea water, but do not drink it. The ocean water is too salty for the dolphins system to handle.
