Platypuses do not actually stay underwater as long as people think they do. Platypuses can hold their breath for a maximum of 1-2 minutes at a time during normal dives, so must make hundreds of dives every day to obtain enough food to eat.
If threatened, they can lie still and are capable of holding their breath for a maximum of eight to ten minutes.
Yes it is, as if you stay underwater for too long, your lungs can't take it, and you may choke/ faint. Only a few mammals (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.) can stay underwater for long periods of time.
no, but they can stay underwater for a long time
Hippos can stay underwater for up to six minutes at a time. Their nostrils close to keep water out and they hold their breath until it is time for more air.
Hippos can stay underwater for up to six minutes at a time. Their nostrils close to keep water out and they hold their breath until it is time for more air.
Because it gets its oxygen from the water through its gills.
They have muscles that store large amounts of oxygen
by staying calm under water . you need to practise yoga.
They dive deep into the ocean and get fish, they can stay underwater for a long time, so it is no problem.
They dive deep into the ocean and get fish, they can stay underwater for a long time, so it is no problem.
Frogs can stay underwater for varying lengths of time, depending on the species and environmental conditions. For example, some frogs can stay submerged for several hours by absorbing oxygen through their skin, while others have adaptations that allow them to hold their breath for long periods. On average, a frog can typically stay underwater for 15-30 minutes before needing to come up for air.
The Bajau people, also known as the Sea Nomads, are known for their ability to stay underwater for extended periods of time.
Yes! Alligators can stay underwater for hours at a time and come out at day.