Tiny Fish Packs the Most Savage Bite Ever Recorded
Pound for pound, the black piranha has the most powerful bite of any fish, with a force more than 30 times its body weight, surpassing even great white sharks in bite strength.
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Giant Dinosaur Skull Studies Reveal Varied Hunting and Biting Strategies
A study analyzing fossilized skulls of large theropod dinosaurs reveals diverse hunting strategies, with Tyrannosaurus rex capable of crushing bones with its powerful bite, contrasting with other species like Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus that specialized in slicing flesh or catching fish, highlighting complex feeding behaviors among prehistoric predators.
Unveiling the T. Rex's Bone-Crushing Bite
A recent study analyzed bite forces and skull stress in nine species of tyrannosaurs, shedding light on how the T. rex developed its bone-crushing bite. The research revealed that tyrannosaurs gradually increased their biting power over time. Surprisingly, the shape of the snout did not necessarily correlate with skull stress, indicating that earlier, gracile-snouted tyrannosaurs may not have bitten as hard. The study also found that even as juveniles, T. rex had a strong bite force, allowing them to occupy a different ecological niche. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the evolutionary history and development of these apex predators.
Ancient reptile had weaker bite than modern crocodiles, study reveals
A new study reveals that Saurosuchus, a massive reptile that lived 230 million years ago and is a distant relative of modern crocodiles, had a weaker bite than previously thought. Despite its size and diet, Saurosuchus had a bite force similar to modern crocodiles called gharials, making it unable to crunch through bones. The study suggests that Saurosuchus was a careful eater, using its back teeth to remove flesh from its kills. This finding sheds light on the feeding behavior and evolutionary adaptations of apex predators in the Late Triassic period.
"Ranking the World's Strongest Animal Bites"
The saltwater crocodile has the strongest known bite force of any living animal, at 16,460 newtons. The orca and great white shark could challenge the crocodile, but their bite forces have not been measured in a live setting. Among extinct animals, T. rex had a bite force of 35,000 newtons, while the megalodon had a bite force of up to 182,200 newtons. Bite force is determined by multiple characteristics, but body size is the most important factor. The Galapagos large ground finch has the most powerful bite force for its body size, with 320 times the biting power of T. rex. Humans have a bite force of around 1,000 newtons.