Jul 10, 2024, 10:09 PM IST

8 animals whose one bite can kill

Varnika Srivastava

The top 10 animals with the strongest bites are not tigers, lions, or cheetahs, but rather the first one to surprise you.

Orca, with a bite force of 19,000 psi, ranks as the most formidable enemy in the animal kingdom, with its psi exceeding triple that of the next animal.

Orca

The saltwater crocodile, with a bite force of 3,700 pounds per square inch, uses its powerful jaws to easily catch and hold prey.

Saltwater crocodile

The Nile crocodile, a predator with a bite force of around 3,000, is known for its hunting techniques and ability to take down large mammals in Africa.

 Nile crocodile

The American alligator, with a bite force of 2,980 psi, effortlessly crushes and eats various prey, including fish and mammals, using their powerful jaws.

 American alligator

The hippo, a herbivore with a bite force of 1,800 psi, can crush even the largest watermelon.

​Hippopotamus

The jaguar, with a powerful bite force of 1500 psi, is a formidable wild cat capable of easily killing and crushing prey.

Jaguar

Gorillas, often portrayed as harmless, can be dangerous due to their powerful jaws and sharp teeth, capable of tearing their enemies apart in seconds.

Gorillas

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports