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Top 10: Which Animals Have the Strongest Bite?
Jaw (noun): The bones that hold the teeth.
Prey (noun): An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
The bite force of an animal depends on its jaw muscles, jawbone, and teeth. Bite force is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI). Here are the top 10 animals with the strongest bites:
10. Hyena (1,100 PSI)
Hyenas have strong jaws and teeth that can crush bones.
9. Grizzly Bear (1,160 PSI)
Grizzly bears have powerful bites to break bones and eat meat.
8. Polar Bear (1,200 PSI)
Polar bears use their strong bites to eat seals and other Arctic animals.
7. Gorilla (1,300 PSI)
Gorillas have strong jaws to chew hard branches and bark.
6. Bull Shark (1,350 PSI)
Bull sharks have many teeth and a strong bite to eat various prey.
5. Jaguar (1,500 PSI)
Jaguars have powerful bites to crush bones and eat tough prey.
4. Hippopotamus (1,800 PSI)
Hippos have large mouths and teeth to defend themselves.
3. American Alligator (2,125 PSI)
Alligators have strong bites to catch and eat prey.
2. Saltwater Crocodile (3,700 PSI)
Saltwater crocodiles have powerful bites to hold onto prey.
1. Nile Crocodile (5,000 PSI)
Nile crocodiles have the strongest bite to crush and eat their prey.
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Jaw (noun): The bones that hold the teeth.
Prey (noun): An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.