How Long Can Animals Hold Their Breath?

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Patrick Bet-David has a virtual sit-down with former body builder and Guinness World Record holder Budimir Buda Sobat. In this interview they talk about how he held his breath for 24 minutes and thirty-seven seconds.

Watch the full interview on the Valuetainment YouTube ...