2007-01-18 20:42:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
They are mammals so they can...
2007-01-18 20:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because dolphins are mammals, they must breathe air and maintain a high body temperature. The internal temperature, between 97.9 deg to 99 deg F, is acheived by a thick layer of blubber under the skin. Air is breathed through blowhole, situated almost directly on top of the head. The dolphin normally comes to the surface to breathe about every two minutes, and each breath consists of a short, almost explosive exhalation, followed by a slightly longer inhalation. Dolphins can hold their breath for up to several minutes and are capable of rapid and deep dives of more then 1,000 ft.
2007-01-19 05:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by Joe H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,their mouths are joined to their food pipes.Their windpipes are joined to their blow-hole which leads to their lungs.
It is true that they are mammals,not fish so they can't breathe underwater.
2007-01-19 05:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the same way that you do. They are technically mammals.
2007-01-19 04:46:46 · answer #4 · answered by Dan821 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, but Joe H didn't answer the question.
2007-01-20 14:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think not.
2007-01-19 04:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by bprice215 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋