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No, it can not.

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No, manatees are mammals and need to surface to breathe air. They can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes while resting, but they must surface regularly to breathe.

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How do fish breathe underwater?

Fish breathe underwater using their gills. As water passes over their gills, oxygen is absorbed from the water and carbon dioxide is released. This process allows fish to extract oxygen from the water and breathe efficiently.


Do you need to have gills to breathe underwater?

No, you do not need to have gills to breathe underwater. Humans use scuba gear or other diving equipment to breathe underwater. Gills are specialized organs found in fish and some other aquatic animals that enable them to extract oxygen from water.


Can white sharks only breathe underwater?

Yes, white sharks have gills that allow them to extract oxygen from water, which is how they breathe underwater. They need to constantly swim to ensure a flow of water over their gills for oxygen exchange.


Can cows breathe or swim underwater?

No, the average cow can swim a bit, but not long term or underwater. They are mammals, breathe with lungs, and are not adapted for aquatic life. There is another mammal, however, that is. It is called a manatee, and is nicknamed the sea cow. They do not really look like cows, but they are large, gentle, and usually slow moving. The Greeks had a myth of an animal called ophiotaurus. The front half was a cow, but the back half was a sea serpent. In more modern fantasy, there are mercows. They are much like merpeople, except the top is a cow instead of a person.


Can turtles breath underwater?

Turtles are able to hold their breath for extended periods of time while underwater. They have lungs and rely on an efficient circulatory system that allows them to absorb oxygen from the water, enabling them to stay submerged for long periods. Additionally, some species of turtles can extract oxygen through their skin while underwater.

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