By Sakshi Sah
Published Feb 04, 2025
Hindustan Times
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Which animals have the strongest bite? Meet these 8 fierce biters
Discover the animals with the most powerful bites in the world.
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The bite force is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI).
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Average human bite force is 162 PSI, but that’s nothing compared to the bite power of other animals.
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With a bite force of 5,000 PSI, the Nile crocodile holds the record for the strongest bite in the animal kingdom.
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The American alligator comes in second, with a bite force of 2,125 PSI.
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With 1,800 PSI, the bite of a hippopotamus is incredibly powerful.
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Jaguar’s strong jaws deliver a bite force of 1,500 PSI.
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With 1,300 PSI, gorillas can crush fruits and plants and defend themselves from threats.
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Polar bears have a bite force of 1,200 PSI, making them powerful hunters in the Arctic.
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Grizzly bears have a bite force of 1,160 PSI.
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Hyenas possess a bite force of 1,100 PSI.
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