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Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Top 5 animals with the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom
According to the BBC, the average strength of a human bite is 162 pounds per square inch (PSI). This is nothing compared to some animals. From crocodiles to bears, these animals are some of the world's most fearsome chompers. Bite force is not only dependent on the jaw muscles of animals but also on the jawbone, the surface area of the teeth and the size area of their lunch, as per the BBC. Here are the top 5 animals with the strongest bite force: According to BBC, the hippopotamus has a massive bite force of 1800 psi. With the largest mouth of any mammal, their canines typically measure 71 cm and the largest ever hm found was 144 cm! They use this massive force to defend against other apex predators and to attack other hippos. They reside in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to BBC, the jaguar has a whopping 1500 psi of bite force and uses this massive jaw strength to crush through the armoured skin of crocodiles and the shells of turtles and tortoises. However, they prey on almost any animal even those four times their weight! They reside in the Southwestern USA, Central America and South America. According to BBC, the Gorilla with a whopping 1,300 psi of bite force, largely uses this phenomenal jaw strength to chew hard branches and tear bark off trees. Making them an anomaly in the list of animals with exceptionally high bite force. Gorillas are distributed across the forests of Central Africa. A post shared by Ron Magill (@ronmagillwildlife) The bull shark has a whopping 1350 psi of bite strength with up to 350 teeth at one time. In fact as an older teeth closer to edge of jaw falls out, the teeth from right behind moves front and as a result this species can grow up to 50,000 teeth in a life time, according to BBC. Making shark teeth a very common fossil find! They feed on oyesters, turtles, hippos and other sharks. And, reside in warm coastal areas, rivers and lakes worldwide According per BBC, among bears, Polar bears have the highest bite force of a whopping 1200 psi. Their canines grow as much as 5 cm, which they utilise to chomp through the thick blubber of arctic animals, mainly ringed and bearded seals. However, they also scavenge or feed on mammals, vegetations, eggs or other mammals. These residents of the Arctic Circle are also interestingly the only bears to be considered marine mammals.
RNZ News
02-05-2025
- Science
- RNZ News
The latest global debate: could 100 men take a gorilla?
Believe it or not, that's the question which has turned into a full-blown debate not only on the internet, but also around the watercooler. People have been passionately posturing over the hypothetical scenario. and even the Encyclopedia Britannica posted a study pack about this crucial issue. To delve into this more let's hear from one of the world's best-known wildlife experts for his opinion. Ron Magill from Zoo Miami talks Jesse through the science. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Miami Herald
20-02-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Where did Publix open new supermarkets in Florida in 2024? Take a look
Business Where did Publix open new supermarkets in Florida in 2024? Take a look Publix's 2024 store openings reflect evolving trends in the grocery industry, focusing on luxury locations and innovative amenities. The company opened or planned locations across Florida, including in mixed-use developments and waterfront sites featuring amenities like boat access and cafe seating, as seen in Hollywood and North Bay Village. In some cases, such as a new two-story design in the Kendall area, Publix is also supersizing stores to incorporate more customized offerings, from self-checkout lanes to in-store dining options. Take a look at the expansions. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Grand opening of a new Publix at The Crossings in West Kendall on Thursday, June 15. By Ron Magill NO. 1: PUBLIX IS OPENING 6 NEW SUPERMARKETS IN FLORIDA. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LOCATIONS AND DATES The expansion continues. | Published January 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen A South Florida Publix store built in 1961, with the famous fins over the door. By Albert Coya NO. 2: WHERE IS PUBLIX OPENING NEXT? SUPERMARKET PLANNING 5 NEW STORES IN FLORIDA AND BEYOND The expansion of the Florida-based grocery chain continues. | Published February 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen Whole Foods' El Bocadillo bars inside the seated cafe area at Whole Foods supermarkets give customers like the Garcia family, seen here on Nov. 7, 2023, at the 7930 SW 104th St. location in Pinecrest Plaza near Kendall a place to eat during grocery shopping. By Howard Cohen NO. 3: YOUR SUPERMARKET IS ROLLING OUT NEW THINGS THIS YEAR. WHAT TO EXPECT AT MIAMI STORES Take a look at these trends. | Published February 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen Shoma Bay, a luxury property coming to North Bay Village at 1850 John F. Kennedy Causeway, will be anchored by a 35,000-square-foot Publix. The store and residences have a tentative 2026 opening target. NO. 4: A PUBLIX IS OPENING IN A MIAMI BUILDING WHERE A PENTHOUSE CONDO SELLS FOR $5 MILLION What to know about the causeway development. | Published July 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
