Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

The animal with the strongest bite ever documented in scientific literature is the saltwater crocodile ( Crocodylus porosus ), recorded during a 2012 study of the bite forces of all 23 living ...

Learn more about piranhas, why they have such a powerful bite, and why there are so many misconceptions around them.

Close up of saltwater crocodile as it emerges from water with a toothy grin. The crocodile’s skin colorings and pattern camoflage the animal in the wild. Bite force, according to a study published in ...

Among the most impressive physical attributes wild animals bring to bear in their battle for survival is the ability to simply chomp down hard. Not surprisingly, when it comes to what animal has the ...

This video goes beyond just the bite force and explores the mechanics of a canine's bite. It highlights how certain **dogs** are able to produce such a lethal bite. Learn more about **animal facts** ...

A fight between a shark and a piranha is what one would expect to read about in a thriller novel, but not in scientific fact.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As a frame of reference, each animal bite you’ll read about will be measured in pounds per square inch, or PSI. We’ll use the human bite as a baseline, which averages 162 PSI ...

While all dogs have the potential to nip and bite, some breeds have stronger bites than others due to their powerful jaws, large teeth and fearless character. When researching dog breeds, it's ...

The Cerrejón crocodile the scientists unearthed came out to be about 28 feet, which is bigger than any crocodile that we have alive today. More importantly, it was of a size to match the croc from the ...

I was working on a paper that dealt with dog bites and wanted to include some mention of the strength of dog bites for particular breeds. I have been at several conferences dealing with dog behavior ...

Scientists have experimentally measured the bite force of adult T. rexes but not of younger tyrannosaurs. Fossils with juvenile bite marks have now allowed experts to experimentally test how hard ...