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

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 ...

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 ...

We discover strange new animal species every year. From prehistoric creatures that were pure nightmare fuel to venomous species that can kill you in minutes, the world has also seen its share of truly ...

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

With a bite force of 240-330 PSI, this breed can definitely bring down larger prey," Sarah-Jane explains. "Pitbull terriers are legal in the United States. But in Canada, pit bulls are banned in many ...

Work on Allosaurus skull mechanics compared it to large modern lizards, showing it likely used repeated strikes rather than single lethal bites. In tyrannosaur research, earlier studies confirmed T.

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.

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 ...