In a battle royale for the most powerful animal, what species would win? The Asian elephant? The tiger? The saltwater crocodile? Evolution has nudged wild creatures to hone their blows, bites, and brute strength for survival—but in the end, who puts the “king” in animal kingdom depends on what kind of strength you’re looking at.
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Producer/Video by: Jason Lederman
Research: Sara Chodosh
Narrator: Eleanor Cummins
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