Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey, researchers find

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Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 am287 pts
Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King's College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to how dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex killed and ate their…

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