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Top 10: Which Animals Have the Strongest Bite?

By: Holly Spanner

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Originally Published in Science Focus

Learn about nature's champion chompers, from hyenas to crocodiles.

The article "Top 10: Which Animals Have the Strongest Bite?" from BBC Science Focus ranks animals with the most powerful bite forces. It measures bite strength in pounds per square inch (PSI), revealing how creatures like crocodiles and hyenas use their powerful jaws to hunt and survive.

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