Animals

Which animal has the strongest bite force in the world?

Saltwater crocodile

Background

The saltwater crocodile has the strongest bite force in the world. It measures about 1,700 kilograms per square centimeter. A human can only produce about 70. Yet the muscles that open the jaw are surprisingly weak.

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