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Komodo Dragons Flaunt Iron-Tipped Nightmare Teeth, Scientists Discover


Scientists from King's College London discovered that Komodo dragons' serrated teeth are enhanced with iron, particularly concentrated along the cutting edges. This feature, staining the teeth orange, helps keep them exceptionally sharp. The study analyzed teeth from Komodo dragons and explored p

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