How Do Blue Whales Breathe

How Do Blue Whales Breathe?

Whales and dolphins are mammals and breathe air into their lungs, just like we do. … They breathe through nostrils, called a blowhole, located right on top of their heads. This allows them to take breaths by exposing just the top of their heads to the air while they are swimming or resting under the water.

Whales and dolphins

Cetaceans are fully aquatic marine mammals belonging to the order Artiodactyla and branched off from other artiodactyls around 50 mya (million years ago). Cetaceans are thought to have evolved during the Eocene or earlier and to share a relatively recent closest common ancestor with hippopotamuses.

How long a blue whale can hold its breath?

The average whale can hold its breath for about 60 minutes.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

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