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Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Up to 40 Minutes

Updated on December 16, 2025July 1, 2025
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Did you know, sloths can hold their breath up to 40 minutes. This is 4-times longer than a dolphin. Sloths are good swimmers and 3-times faster in water than they are on land.

Learn more at https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqk4qyc

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