Tag: turtles
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How the Mary River Turtle breathes for 72 hours underwater
The Mary River Turtle is a remarkable creature for two main reasons. One, it possesses specialized glands on its bottom that allow it to stay underwater for 72 hours—yes, it breathes through its genitals. It does this by releasing oxygen bubbles through its cloaca, the hole (aka butt) it excretes waste through. Two, the animal…