2007-11-28 03:25:48 · 17 answers · asked by Linda H 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
yes it is true. i seen it on the discovery channel.
2007-11-28 03:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by Hollie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, some types of turtles can. Only turtles with a cloacal bursae (and most turtles don't have it), living in highly oxygenated water. More specifically, the Fitzroy River turtle. They are able to filter some oxygen out of the water.
2007-11-28 11:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by SyrTurtle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not breathing but soft-shelled turtles can absorb dissolved oxygen from the water that way. Similarly, it is thought that snappers can do the same thing through the pharynx.
2007-11-30 18:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
During hibernation, most temperate species of turtles are able to absorb a small amount of oxygen through their cloaca.
So, the answer to your question is yes.
2007-11-28 20:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by Dion J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can let out gas through their rear ends. Not the same thing as breathing.
2007-11-28 11:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope.
Turtles breath through their mouth and nose.
2007-11-28 11:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by slinkywizzard 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, turtles usually breath through their nose, somtimes their mouth.
2007-11-28 17:15:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know a lot of people that talk thru them, but no, they use their nose and mouth for breathing.
2007-11-28 11:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No CPR for you little turtle.
2007-11-28 11:28:53 · answer #9 · answered by Fuzzybutt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How could they? no they breath from the mouth and nose.
2007-11-28 11:30:37 · answer #10 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋