Nature curiosity: Why and how do turtles breathe with their butts?

How do turtles breathe while they are underwater all winter? By breathing through their butts, so to speak.

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Sea Turtles: Ancient Mariners of the Indian Ocean I Roundglass Sustain

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No, overwintering turtles don't breathe through their butts

The Secret to Turtle Hibernation: Butt-Breathing

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Reptile and Amphibian Hibernation - Hamilton Conservation Authority

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