Strength in the animal kingdom comes in more than one form. Some creatures overpower rivals with sheer size, while others can lift astonishing multiples of their own weight. A-Z Animals counts down 10 of the planet’s strongest animals, from heavyweight giants to surprising pound-for-pound champions.
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