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In theory, yes. the human can hold its breath underwater for up to five minutes before suffocation or drowning sets in. However, it is hard enough to hold your breath for five minutes out of water. most people can hold their breath underwater for two or three minutes at the maximum
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How many minutes can a muskrat stay underwater?
three to five minutes
Can penguins stay under water for ten minutes?
Yes, penguins can stay underwater for ten minutes. They have been known to stay underwater for up to thirty minutes at a time, up to depths of 1300 feet.
How long can a pangin stay underwater?
A penguin can stay underwater for about 15 minutes and can go to a depth of 1700 feet.
How long do gray whales stay underwater?
Adult gray whales can stay underwater for approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
Can platypuses stay underwater for up to fifteen minutes?
No. Platypuses are air-breathing mammals, which use their lungs to breathe. Most times, they stay underwater for just one to two minutes. However, if a predator threatens, the platypus is able to stay underwater, motionless, for up to eight minutes, holding its breath.
Why can a penguin stay underwater for 20 minutes?
They have incredible lungs.
How long can sperm whales stay underwater for?
40 minutes
Can whales stay underwater for 30 minutes?
No but they go up to the surface every 30 minutes.
How long can Otters stay under water?
Otters are able to stay underwater for up to 8 minutes.
What are facts sperm whales?
sperm whales can stay underwater for 90 minutes
Can you breath underwater for five minutes?
No. Human beings cannot breath underwater at all without an external source of air.
How long can a average human can stay underwater?
A typical person can stay underwater for between 30 seconds and a minute. Trained divers can last for 2 to 3 minutes. Pearl divers can last for up to around 7 minutes. The world record for staying underwater (without using pure oxygen first) is just over 9 minutes. (Tom Sietas) Sietas' World Record using pure oxygen beforehand is a time of just over 16 minutes.
