Bite force is the amount of pressure and force in an animal’s bite. It’s measured in psi (pounds per square inch). But no matter the unit of measurement when these mega-predators chomp down, you’d better hope you’re not on the receiving end of it. Just to give you some perspective, the bite force of a measly human is just 162 psi. Here are some animals with the strongest bite force.
1. Nile Crocodiles — 5000 PSI
Nile crocodiles are the second largest reptiles found on Earth, averaging around 14 feet in length. (Saltwater crocodiles are slightly larger.) They’re also known for being aggressive and vicious, attacking humans found along the water’s edge in eastern Africa, where they call home. In all, hundreds of attacks on humans are reported each year, often when people are washing clothes or boarding fishing vessels.
The apex predator goes after fish, as well as medium-sized mammals like wildebeests, young elephants, and antelopes. Nile crocodiles have the strongest bite force of any living creature, at a whopping 5,000 psi, which they use to crush their meal and take down large prey in one bite. Other gators and crocs, like saltwater crocodiles and American alligators also have really strong bite forces, though not like that of their Nile cousin.
