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Both dolphins and whales have blowholes because they do not have noses to breathe but a hole to breathe when they reach the surface of the water.Therefore,this is an adaptation for both animals.

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What animals have blowholes?

Whales and dolphins.


What type of whale has a blowhole?

All types of whales have blowholes because they need them to breathe. As we have noses, whales have blowholes. Porpoises and dolphins have blowholes as well.


What whales are dolphins?

Whales and dolphins are mammals. They both have at least one hair/fur on them and they breathe air (thats why the have blowholes).


How many blowholes are there in the world?

There are currently 88 known species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises that have blowholes, so there are potentially 88 blowholes in the world.


If whales and dolphins are mammals how can they live under water for such long periods at a time?

It is beacouse of their blowholes


Which type of fish have blowhole?

Usually whales. Most fish don't have a blowhole because they have gills. Only mammals such as dolphins and whales have blowholes.


do whale have blowholes?

No whale sharks don't have blow holes they have gills like other sharks


What is the function of dolphin animals blowholes on there head?

Dolphins (and whales, etc) breath through the blow holes on their head.


How many blowholes do toothed whales have?

Toothed whales, like dolphins and porpoises, typically have one blowhole on top of their heads. This singular blowhole allows them to quickly surface, take a breath, and expel air before diving back underwater.


Why are whales unable to breathe to their mouths?

Whales don't need to breathe through their mouths. Instead, they breathe through their blowholes on top of their heads, like the dolphins and porpoises.


Why are whales unable to breathe through their mouths?

Whales don't need to breathe through their mouths. Instead, they breathe through their blowholes on top of their heads, like the dolphins and porpoises.


Are dolphins affected by the sun?

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