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Can turtles breath underwater?
A turtle needs air to breathe. Some turtles can slow their metabolism, allowing them to sleep underwater, but it must come up to the surface of the water in order to breathe. It can hold it's breath and stay underwater awhile, but it must surface to breathe or it will drown. Turtles cannot breathe underwater because they do not have gills, like fish - they have lungs, much like human lungs. Some aquatic turtles such as the red-eared slider can hold their breath for 3-4 hours, which might make you think that they are breathing underwater, but they really are not.
What do frogs use to breathe?
Frogs have lungs to breathe air like humans, but they also have a unique respiratory system that allows them to absorb oxygen through their skin when underwater. This is why frogs can stay submerged for extended periods of time without needing to come up for air.
How long can an alligator breathe underwater?
up to two hoursNormally, an alligator can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes. However, if they need to stay under longer because they are hiding from some danger, they can last up to 2 hours before coming up for air.
How long do you stay underwater without going up for air?
I don't now. The longest I've ever d my breath in the swimming pool is 46 seconds. It probably depends on ow much air you can hold and how big your lungs are. I am really not sure.
How do frogs respire?
Frogs respire through a combination of lungs and skin. They absorb oxygen through their skin when underwater and use their lungs when on land. They rely more on their skin for respiration when submerged.
How long can monkeys breath underwater?
No. Monkeys are mammals, so they have lungs, which cannot filter water. They can hold their breath underwater, though.
What has lungs to breathe and gills to breathe underwater?
A salamander has both lungs and gills to breathe underwater. I found a good site if you want to read more about them.
What is the best feature about whales?
The lungs of a whale are definitely incredible. The sperm whale can stay underwater for up to a full 2 hours. Imagine being able to hold your breath for 2 hours.
How do alligators eat underwater without getting water in their lungs?
i think this because just like us we drink water without getting into our lungs.they breathe through their nose
Does frog don't have a need of lungs when they are underwater?
Obviously not.
Why do dolphins need bigger lungs?
because they swim underwater so they have to have big lungs to catch fish
Why can a penguin stay underwater for 20 minutes?
They have incredible lungs.
Why can a penguin stay underwater so long?
Because they have specail lungs
Can turtles breath underwater?
A turtle needs air to breathe. Some turtles can slow their metabolism, allowing them to sleep underwater, but it must come up to the surface of the water in order to breathe. It can hold it's breath and stay underwater awhile, but it must surface to breathe or it will drown. Turtles cannot breathe underwater because they do not have gills, like fish - they have lungs, much like human lungs. Some aquatic turtles such as the red-eared slider can hold their breath for 3-4 hours, which might make you think that they are breathing underwater, but they really are not.
Does American crocodile have lungs?
Yes. Crocodiles do not have gills, as they hold their breath when underwater.
Does guppy HAVE lungs?
Being a fish, fish don't have lungs. They breath through gills. Gills are almost like lungs except that the fact that they are only able to breath underwater.
Can garden snails breathe underwater?
No, garden snails cannot breathe underwater as they require air to breathe. They have lungs and need to surface to breathe air.
