Although Erickson's first experiments centered on alligators (which makes perfect sense, given his Florida location), eventually he and his coworkers were able to obtain bite-force data on all 23 ...

Louisiana’s alligator population often fascinates residents and visitors, but widespread myths about these reptiles can lead ...

Serious injuries caused by alligators are rare here, but if you are concerned about a gator, call the nuisance alligator hot line at 866-392-4286 or visit myfwc.com. What is an alligator's bite force?

A jaw dug up in Australia measured a frightening 1.6 m, and it packed double the bite force of today’s crocodiles.

Nile crocodiles have the strongest bite force of any living creature, at a whopping 5,000 psi, which they use to crush their meal and take down large prey in one bite. Other gators and crocs, like ...

"The bite force of a very large alligator is about 3,000 pounds [1,360 kg], about the weight of a small car," Erickson said. "So if you can bench press a car, you are good to go … If not, you're ...

"The bite force of a very large alligator is about 3,000 pounds [1,360 kg], about the weight of a small car," Erickson said. "So if you can bench press a car, you are good to go … If not, you're ...