• @CarbonatedPastaSauce
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    29 months ago

    Harpy eagles can crush a human skull like a water balloon.

    Has this ever happened?

    • @pivot_root
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      39 months ago

      Harpy eagle grip: 530 PSI
      Human skull: Up to 520 pounds of pressure

      That doesn’t seem like much of a difference, but remember that the force is going to be concentrated at four very pointy talons.

      Has this ever happened?

      Luckily, no.

      • @CarbonatedPastaSauce
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        29 months ago

        Yeah I have no doubt they are strong enough, many animals are. I was just wondering if that stat had a story behind it! Thanks.