A Nile crocodile’s bite is a masterclass in raw power, designed to obliterate flesh, bone, and sinew with relentless force.

Delivering a staggering 5,000 psi (pounds per square inch), its bite packs enough pressure to inflict catastrophic damage on any biological structure it clamps onto. To visualize this, imagine the entire weight of a small car—around 2,000 to 3,000 pounds—focused onto the tiny, razor-sharp tips of the crocodile’s conical teeth. That immense force crushes bone and tears through organic material with brutal efficiency.

In the wild, this incredible bite allows Nile crocodiles to snap skulls, crush rib cages, and tear through the tough hides of prey like warthogs, zebras, and even buffalo, effortlessly dismantling limbs and overpowering their victims.

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