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 |
