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"name": "which animal can hold its breath the longest underwater?",
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"text": "Freshwater turtles, especially Blanding's turtles, can remain submerged for months, entering a state of brumation during winter."
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"name": "How do freshwater turtles survive underwater for so long?",
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"text": "They slow their metabolism considerably due to low body temperature and absorb oxygen from the water through their cloaca."
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"name": "Which marine mammal holds the record for breath-holding?",
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"text": "Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) can hold its breath for an astounding 222 minutes, or 3.7 hours."
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"name": "What adaptations allow whales to hold their breath for extended periods?",
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"text": "whales slow their heart rate and metabolism, redirect blood flow to essential organs, and store large amounts of oxygen in their muscles and blood."
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"name": "Does body size effect breath-holding ability in aquatic animals?",
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