The animal with the strongest bite ever documented in scientific literature is the saltwater crocodile ( Crocodylus porosus ) ...

Bettongs may be small, but these Australian natives can crush hard nuts that would snap the jaws of much larger animals.

We discover strange new animal species every year. From prehistoric creatures that were pure nightmare fuel to venomous species that can kill you in minutes, the world has also seen its share of truly ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As a frame of reference, each animal bite you’ll read about will be measured in pounds per square inch, or PSI. We’ll use the human bite as a baseline, which averages 162 PSI ...

Some animals possess bite forces strong enough to crush bone, tear through armorlike skin, and dominate their habitats. Researchers study these powerful jaws to understand how anatomy and muscle ...

COLUMBIA — Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has released its 2024 Communicable Disease Report. The report highlights trends in reportable illnesses and public health risks across ...

Animal bites have increased dramatically in Boone County, with 405 reported last year, according to a report released Tuesday. A year earlier, in 2023, there were just 288 animal bite cases, according ...

This summer saw what officials are considering an “average” number of animal bites in Pitkin County, with vaccinations across the board helping mitigate disease. Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office ...

Appleton police investigate animal bites and attacks. If an incident proves to be unprovoked, the animal can be declared dangerous. Animal owners can appeal the declaration to the Appleton Board of ...