🌊 Innie or outie? One quick way to tell a sea lion from a seal is to look at its ears.👂Sea lions and fur seals (members of the eared seal family) have visible ear flaps, while true seals only have ear holes. Visit our seals and sea lions at American trail! PLAN YOUR VISIT:... - Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Did you know puppies can hold their breath? 1️⃣They consciously chose just like we do to hold their breath when necessary. 2️⃣The “glottis” is part of their voice box that controls the flow of air to the respiratory system. This closes and blocks of water to the lungs. 3️⃣They also have some degree of control over their nostrils where the muscles in their muzzle and face can contract and completely seal their nostrils. ➡️Who would have thought?? Not me! ✅Follow @empoweredpuppyprogram for great p

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