How long can a hippo hold its breath?

Question

How long can a hippo hold its breath?

Answer ( 1 )

  1. Five minutes; Their nostrils close, and they can hold their breath for five minutes or longer when submerged. Hippos can even sleep underwater, using a reflex that allows them to bob up, take a breath, and sink back down without waking up.
    Best answer

Leave an answer