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Oluwafemi Awodele
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CAUTION! 10 animals with the strongest bite
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).
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