Which is stronger, an alligator or a crocodile?

Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) specifically are the bite champions. When these crocodiles clamp down their jaws, the pressure measures at 3,700 psi or pounds of pressure per square inch. American alligators' (Alligator mississippiensis) bites are only the sixth strongest on the planet, with psi of 2,980 pounds. read more

Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) specifically are the bite champions. When these crocodiles clamp down their jaws, the pressure measures at 3,700 psi or pounds of pressure per square inch. American alligators' (Alligator mississippiensis) bites are only the sixth strongest on the planet, with psi of 2,980 pounds. read more

" In the case of adult crocs or gators of about the same age, bet on the crocodile in a fight. Crocodiles are larger and stronger by far than alligators. A Nile crocodile can grow to up to 16 feet long and weigh up to 1500 pounds. read more