Can a Bear Bite Crush Bone? The Truth About Their Jaw Strength
The bite force is typically measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), representing the pressure an animal’s jaws can exert. For context, the average human bite force is 120-160 PSI—enough to crack a walnut, but nowhere near bone-crushing territory. Bears, however, operate on an entirely different level. Their jaw strength stems from large, powerful muscles—particularly … Read more