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Some turtles can breathe underwater through their anus.

Why it is true

The leatherback turtle and other aquatic species have sacs in the cloaca that absorb oxygen from the water. This mechanism allows them to remain submerged for months, especially during hibernation. The process is known as cloacal respiration.

Source: Live Science

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