Ben Madilynn
The jaguar has the strongest bite of all big cats, with a bite force of around 1,500 pounds per square inch (PSI)
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The jaguar’s bite is about double the bite force of a tiger
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Jaguars have the strongest bite relative to their size, due to the arrangement of their jaw muscles and jaws
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Their jaw muscles are slightly stronger than other cats relative to their weight, and their jaws are slightly shorter relative to their weight
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This combination of factors gives the jaguar a stronger bite force
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In comparison, a domesticated house cat has a bite force of about 70 PSI
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While a cat’s bite may be weaker than other animals, their sharp teeth, deep puncture wounds, and unpredictable nature can still be dangerous
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