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Hippos can't breathe entirely under water. They have perfectly ordinary lungs to breathe with, so to dive they have to hold their breath.
However, hippos, like many semi-aquatic animals, have their nostrils placed well on top of their snouts, so they can breathe just fine with only the top of their heads above the surface.
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How have hippos adapted to life under water?
They can hold their breath for ages
Do hippos breath under water?
No, they have the ability to hold their breath for long periods of time. (ie. whales, dolphins, etc.)
Can hippos breathe underwater?
Hippos can't "breath" underwater but they can hold their breath for long periods of time.
What body part help hippos to survive?
their lungs help hippos to breath also hippo power
Is a hippos a jungle animal?
No, Hippos live in the water.
Do hippos have bad breath?
Yes they doone fourth is equal to what percent
Do pygmy hippos bathe in salt water or fresh water?
Hippos bathe in freshwater.
How do hippos get their oxygen?
Thy have lungs and come up out of the water for air. Their lungs are huge and they can hold their breath for a long time. They're active mostly at night and graze then.
How long could a beaver hold it breath under water?
wasps can hold their breath for 30 minetesby the way i like hippos and eat ice cream and .........im single
Can hippos swim?
Yes they can swim at an average of 6 mph.I think they can also flyAdult hippos can't swim. This may seem odd since they do spend a lot of time in the water. They hold their breath well and are adapted in many ways for semiaquatic life. But they can't swim. In fact adult hippos can't even float, probably because they're too dense, and although they look fat, their percentage of fat is low.Since they can't swim they navigate the water by walking on the bottom.
Where do hippos have babies?
Hippos are born under water, they can stay submerged for extended periods.
What types of food do hippos eat in the wild?
Hippos eat grass and water plants.
