How do turtles breathe under water?

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turtles can't breathe underwater. They can however, hold theyre breath for long periods of time. My...

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Can water turtles breathe on land?

Can water turtles breathe on land for a long period of time?

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Yes, all turtles breathe air. Some can hold their breath for a very long time, but they must eventually...

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Can map turtles breathe in water?

I have a map turtle and I was wondering if he can drink under water.

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Map turtles are called semi-aquatic for a reason. They love the water, but they need to come up for...

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Most turtles slow down their breathing and hold their breath and they can hold their breath for longs...

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Turtles have a process that removes oxygen from water, but they don't have gills, so they do need to...

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They do not. They have to come up for air.

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Turtles breathe air using their lungs, but are able to go for long periods of time under water without...

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Turtles have lungs that require air to breathe. However, they can hold their breath under water for...

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Sea Turtles can hold their breath for about 4 hours.

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No. Turtles are reptiles. They need to breathe air.

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