Top 10 Animals with the Strongest Bites

1. Saltwater Crocodile

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2. Nile Crocodile

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3. American Alligator

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4. Hippopotamus

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5. Jaguar

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6. Bengal Tiger

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7. Grizzly Bear

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8. Polar Bear

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9. Gorilla

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10. Komodo Dragon

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