12 July,2024
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Seals are able to hold their breath for a long time underwater due to adaptations like efficient oxygen storage and the ability to slow their heart rate while diving.
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Sea turtles can stay underwater for several hours while foraging or resting.
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These reptiles have a special flap of tissue that closes off their throat, allowing them to remain submerged underwater for long periods without drowning.
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Beavers have a special adaptation where they can close their ears and nostrils while underwater, which helps them stay submerged while working on their dams.
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While hippos spend much of their time in water, they can hold their breath for several minutes and surface periodically to breathe.
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These spiders create a dome-shaped web underwater, where they trap air bubbles that they use to breathe while submerged.
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