Researchers find a unique iron layer keeping Komodo dragons' teeth razor sharp.

As if Komodo dragons weren’t formidable enough, it turns out that their razor-sharp teeth are capped with iron for longevity. Several mammals also have iron deposits in their teeth, but none as ...

Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage. Not only do Komodo dragons have serrated, razor-sharp teeth that constantly replenish themselves — they're also iron-coated ...

A Komodo dragon at the Smithsonian's Zoo in Washington, D.C. Credit: Smithsonian It might sound cliche to compare giant ...

Komodo dragons share a common ancestor with dinosaurs — and, the authors said, the iron coating on the dragons’ teeth could shed light on how top dinosaur predators consumed their prey.

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Komodo dragons aren't the first reptile to have iron in their teeth, but it is much more dense and visible on the dragons than it is on something like a crocodile.

Komodo dragons’ teeth contain concentrated iron at their tips, keeping them razor-sharp, akin to the teeth of meat-eating dinosaurs, providing clues to dinosaur dietary habits. Scientists from King’s ...

The researchers found iron-rich coatings most prominently on Komodo dragon teeth, although similar coverings were also found on the teeth of other living reptiles, including monitor lizards ...

New research reveals that Komodo Dragons have iron-coated teeth, providing them with extra strength and sharpness.

Dr. Leblanc said, 'Further analysis of the Komodo dragon's teeth may reveal iron-coated markers that do not change during fossilization.