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Animals with the strongest bite are mostly predators. They have powerful jaws and sharp teeth that are very dangerous. These animals have the power and muscle to penetrate a prey at once. The bite force of an animal is measured by pounds per square inch (psi), according to BBC Science Focus.
1. Nile crocodile (5,000psi)
The Nile crocodile is native to Africa and currently exists in about twenty-six countries. It resides in different parts of the aquatic environment, such as swamps, rivers, and lakes. Nile crocodiles have the strongest bite. They crush their prey before swallowing but they feed mostly on fish.
2. Saltwater crocodile (3,700psi)
Saltwater crocodiles can be found in northern Australia, Micronesia, and southeast Asia. They live in freshwater rivers and are regarded as completely dangerous to humans. They are the largest reptile in the world and can weigh up to one thousand kilogrammes. They lurk at the edge of the water to catch their prey.
3. American alligator (2,125psi)
The American alligator, also known as the “gator,” is a large crocodile common to the southeastern part of the United States of America and northeastern Mexico. Its prey includes insects, fish, and snakes. The gator waits patiently to catch its prey forcefully.
4. Hippopotamus (1,800psi)
The hippopotamus is a semi-aquatic animal common in sub-Saharan Africa. It has huge teeth (about seventy-one inches) and a mouth. It bites with full force against its predators, even among itself (other hippos).
5. Jaguar (1,500psi)
The jaguar is the third largest cat species in the world and is native to the Americas. Its bite is so powerful that it can penetrate the skin of crocodiles, tortoises, and turtles. This animal has an unusual way of killing its prey: It bites directly into their skull, damaging the brain instantly.
6. Bull shark (1,350psi)
The bull shark is commonly found in shallow waters, rivers, and the coast. They are aggressive; they feed on turtles, baby hippos, oysters, and other sharks. Bull sharks have more teeth than other shark species; they have about three hundred and fifty teeth.
7. Gorilla (1,300psi)
Gorillas dwell mostly in forests. There are mainly two species: the western and eastern gorilla, with about five subspecies. Gorillas are mostly vegetarian despite having a strong bite. Their jaws are powerful enough to strip bark off a tree. They are very similar to humans after chimpanzees.
8. Polar bear (1,200psi)
The polar bear is the largest bear species, weighing between three hundred and eight hundred kilogrammes. Its skin is either yellowish or white; some even have black skin. Polar bears have very sharp teeth (used in cutting meat) and large paws that enable them to walk on ice and inside water; they are regarded as “marine mammals.” Polar bears have the strongest canine teeth, which grow up to five centimetres long.
9. Grizzly bear (1,160psi)
The grizzly bear, also known as the “North American brown bear,” is a subspecies of the brown bear that inhabits America. Its bite is very strong, able to crush flesh and break the bones of its prey.
10. Hyena (1,100psi)
Hyenas are carnivorous animals with long molars and strong jaws. Their premolars are used for breaking and crushing bones. They are very good with carcasses, and their stomach’s hydrochloric acid makes them digest bone very well.
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