Mammals That Can Swim
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While not all mammals are expert swimmers, the vast majority of mammals possess the ability to swim to some degree
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Here is a list of mammals that can swim
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Some rhinos are capable swimmers, including Asian rhinos and greater one-horned rhinos
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Elephants are strong swimmers that enjoy being in water. They have dense bones, thick skin, and a layer of subcutaneous fat that helps them stay afloat
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Horses have a natural instinct to swim when they are in deep water. They paddle through the water in a similar motion to trotting
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Moose can swim at speeds of at least six miles per hour. They can dive underwater for up to 50 seconds while feeding
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Sloths are good swimmers, able to move through water three times faster than they can on land. They can reach speeds of up to 44 feet per minute in water
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Otters are strong swimmers that use their webbed feet and powerful tails to propel themselves through the water
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