Can aquatic turtles drown?

Asker: Cecilia, 10 years old

Answer

Yes, aquatic turtles can drown because they breathe through lungs, just like us. Fish have gills, so they can breathe underwater, turtles can’t. But they can swim very well, and hold their breath underwater for a long time, so they almost never drown!

Can aquatic turtles drown?

Answered by

Prof. dr. dr. Koen Martens

Freshwater Biology

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
Rue Vautier 29 1000 Brussels
http://www.naturalsciences.be

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