Non-Aquatic Animals With Great Breath-Holding Abilities

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Hippopotamus

Despite their large size, hippopotamuses can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes underwater due to their semi-aquatic lifestyle.

Beaver

Beavers are adept swimmers and can hold their breath for about 15 minutes underwater, aided by dense fur.

Polar Bears

While primarily terrestrial, polar bears are strong swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 2 minutes while swimming for prey.

Elephants

Despite their large size, elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and surprisingly, can hold breath for about 30 minutes underwater.

Kangaroo Rat

Kangaroo rats are desert-dwelling rodents known for their water-saving adaptations, but they can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes if needed.

Sloth

Sloths are not known for their swimming abilities and can hold their breath for about 40 minutes underwater but avoid water.

Raccoon

Raccoons are proficient swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for about 5 minutes.

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