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Elephant seals can't breathe under water at all. when they dive, they hold their breath.
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How do elephant seals breathe?
It's a mammal. It doesn't breath under water. It has the ability to hold its breath for long periods of time.
Can the elephant breathe under water?
Elepants can't breath under water. They can swim though and they can breath if they stick their trunk above the water.
DO seals breathe in water?
no, they just hold their breathe.
Do elephant seals eat rockhopper penguins?
yes, in water not on land
How do fish breathe under water?
They use their gills to breathe under water.
How do elephant seals catch their prey?
They swim after it, as other seals do. They are highly maneuverable in the water.
How does a polar bear get its prey?
the polar bear eats seals which are not fish so they can't breathe under water. so they make holes in the ice (polar seals live in icy places) in witch they can enter the water and breathe through. so polar bears wait at the holes and when a seal pops up they eat it.
Are elephant seals extinct species?
Both northern and southern elephant seals are considered 'threatened,' meaning they could become endangered in the future. However, all marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
How do Elephant seals care for their young?
The elephant seals care for their young ones by finding food for them and protecting them from any possible threats. They are known to dive as deep as 1,500 meters in water.
What is the length of time squirrels can breathe under water?
squirres can't breathe under water.
How long can squirrels breathe under water?
Squirrels cannot breathe under water.
How can mammal breath while they are under water?
They do not breathe underwater. They hold their breath under the water and surface to breathe.
