Animal WorldMammals |
How does the breath-holding capability of a human compare with other mammals? |
Mammal | Average Time (minutes) |
Human | 1 |
Polar bear | 1.5 |
Pearl diver (human) | 2.5 |
Sea otter | 5 |
Porpoise | 6 |
Platypus | 10 |
Muskrat | 12 |
Hippopotamus | 15 |
Seal | 15–28 |
Sea cow | 16 |
Beaver | 20 |
Greenland whale | 60 |
Sperm whale | 90 |
Bottle-nosed whale | 120 |