Conquering the crush: A novel tool for holding crocodilian jaws open
Miriam Boucher,
Thomas R. Rainwater,
Michael Stoner
et al.
Abstract:Crocodilians have diverse snout shapes ranging from the long, narrow snouts of the Indian gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) to the broad snout of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). In addition, crocodilians possess the strongest bite force of all extant animals, with recorded values for adult alligators exceeding 9 kilonewtons (kN). Jaw‐closing pressure poses a challenge and safety risk for people working with crocodilians, such as veterinarians, wildlife managers, and researchers who must safely… Show more
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