Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth

Komodo dragons have sharp, curved, serrated teeth they use to tear apart the flesh of their prey. How do their teeth stand up to such heavy use? On July 24, 2024, scientists said they’ve discovered the Komodo dragon’s teeth stay sharp thanks to a coat of iron. This new finding may also someday shed light on the feeding characteristics of carnivorous dinosaurs, like Tyrannosaurus rex...