The Big Cat With The Strongest Bite
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The jaguar has the strongest bite force among all big cats, especially when compared to its body size.
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With a bite force of approximately 1,500 PSI (pounds per square inch), its incredibly strong jaws can penetrate the skulls of prey.
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Their dense skull and unique jaw muscle arrangement provide significant crushing power.
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Unlike other big cats, jaguars often bite directly through the skull or shell of their prey, crushing bone to reach the brain.
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While they are smaller than tigers and lions, this powerful bite allows them to hunt effectively.
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Their robust jaws and powerful jaw muscles allow them to exert extreme pressure.
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This bite force helps them drag large carcasses, such as tapirs weighing 200 pounds, up into trees for a meal.
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While a tiger or lion has a stronger absolute bite force, the jaguar's pound-for-pound strength is superior.
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