Animals that can never Drown

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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Seals

Sea turtles can stay underwater for several hours while foraging or resting.

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Sea turtles

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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Crocodiles and alligators

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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Beavers

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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Hippos

These spiders create a dome-shaped web underwater, where they trap air bubbles that they use to breathe while submerged.

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Water spiders