Panda 101 ∣ Giant Pandas' Bite Force

Have you ever wondered how giant pandas can so easily munch on tough bamboo?

Giant pandas have highly developed and wide zygomatic arches, which support powerful jaw muscles, giving them an impressive bite force, comparable to that of polar bears. Their canine teeth are thick, rounded, and sharply pointed, while their large, sturdy molars have complex chewing surfaces with numerous tiny cusps.

In ancient China, giant pandas were even referred to as "iron-eating beasts." They didn't actually eat iron, of course—but that nickname gives you a sense of just how powerful they really are!

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