The teeth of the Komodo dragon are a sight to behold. Triangular, curved, and armed with a serrated edge similar to a steak knife, they are perfectly adapted to cut into the flesh of their prey. Now, ...

A coating of iron on Komodo dragons' teeth could help keep them sharp for tearing into prey, as well as protect them from digestive acids. Marcos del Mazo / LightRocket via Getty Images Komodo dragons ...

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 ...

The Komodo dragon, found in Indonesia, is the world's largest lizard, with the largest known individual reaching a length of 313 cm and a weight of 166 kg. A new study published in the scientific ...

Beaver teeth are tough and resistant to tooth decay thanks to iron-laced enamel, new research suggests. This beaver specimen is from Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve in Hillsboro. (Tom ...

Komodo dragon teeth are ironclad. Literally. The serrated edges and tips of the reptiles’ razor-sharp chompers are lined with a layer of iron, researchers report July 24 in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

There aren’t many scenarios in which getting a good look at a bunch of Komodo dragon teeth ends well. The massive lizard’s mouth holds 60 serrated teeth, each up to an inch long, that get replenished ...

Its teeth sport a rare iron mineral. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A weird mollusk, affectionately known as the "wandering ...