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How powerful are a wolf's jaws?

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Wolves – the natural predators – have everything to live even in the toughest environments and track prey for hours. read more

The massive molars and powerful jaws of a wolf are used to crush the bones of its prey. The biting capacity of a wolf is 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of pressure per square inch. The strength of a wolf’s jaws makes it possible to bite through a moose femur in six to eight bites. read more

The extinct giant wolf-sized otters that once lived in China had surprisingly powerful jaws, and would have been top predators at the time. read more

Wolves are known to have powerful grip with their jaws. In the wild this is how they survive. Dogs, mostly domesticated today, except the pitbulls, are not really that powerful. Wolves bites have been measured at around 600 psi. (pounds per square inch). This is enough to crush your bones. read more

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