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Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Up to 40 Minutes

Updated on December 16, 2025July 1, 2025

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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Sloths Are Good Swimmers And Can Hold Their Breath Up To 40 Minutes

Updated on June 30, 2025April 11, 2024

Sloths are good swimmers and can hold their breath up to 40 minutes which is 4-times longer than a dolphin. Sloths are also 3-times faster in water than they are on land.

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