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Only for short periods of time depending on the variables. The Orcas physiology is designed to be supported by the water surrounding it's body. When the entire weight of the mammal is shifted to it's underside the process of circulation changes due to compression. The dorsal fin is actually a radiator of sorts. When the entire animal is outside of the cooling environment of water, dependinding on outside temperatures the animal can rapidly overheat.
What else can I help you with?
Can a hippo stay under water longer than a whale?
I think a whale can stay under water for a longer period of time
Can whales stay under water for a hour.?
Yes. A whale can stay underwater for an hour.
How many minutes can a whale stay under water?
your an idiot if you don't know the answer.
How do thick layer of fat under skin help the whale to survive in water?
to stay warm...
How much can the emperor penguin stay under water?
Emperor Penguins can stay under water for about up to 20 minutes!
What does a whale shark use for shelter?
Whale sharks are filter feeders and stay deeper in the water. They don't really need shelter because they don't get much sun.
Do dolphins stay under water at all times?
No because they have a blow hole like a whale so they have to come up for air.
How much time can a dolphin stay under water?
about 12 minutes
How long can wolves stay under water?
They can stay under water for 10 seconds.
How can you make air stay under water?
you can not make air stay under water!
Why does the blue whale have a blowhole?
Blue Whales are mammals. They need to breathe under water just the way all other of its family members need to. Blowholes are its Nostrils that are located on the top of whale's head.Blowholes are covered by muscular flaps that keep water from entering them when the whale is under water. Blowholes keep them stay underwater for long time as they cannot breathe with their mouth..
How do Crocodiles sink and stay under water?
Crocodiles close there valve to stay under water.
