Nature curiosity: Why and how do turtles breathe with their butts?
By A Mystery Man Writer
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How do turtles breathe while they are underwater all winter? By breathing through their butts, so to speak.
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The secret to turtle hibernation: Butt-breathing
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The secret to turtle hibernation: Butt-breathing
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Snapping Turtles
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Can turtles really breathe through their butts?
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Did you know? Some turtles breathe out of their BUTTS