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Can dolphins breathe underwater?

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Can Dolphins Breathe Underwater? No, unlike fish and some amphibious animals dolphins cannot breathe underwater. What separates dolphins from many other mammals is the fact that dolphins breathe through their blowhole, which is located on the top of its head. read more

What separates dolphins from many other mammals is the fact that dolphins breathe through their blowhole, which is located on the top of its head. Unlike humans dolphins cannot breathe through their mouth because their lungs (air passage) and esophagus (food passage) are separate from each other. This serves several functions. read more

Some dolphins can only hold their breath for a few minutes (3 – 7 minutes) while underwater, while other species have been known to hold their breath for over 20 minutes during deep dives. Most of what is known about a dolphins ability to hold its breath is from observations of their dives. read more

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