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.

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 ...

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The Komodo dragon, one of the planet’s fiercest reptiles, reinforces its teeth with an iron cap – and researchers think some dinosaurs may have had this adaptation too. Komodo dragons (Varanus ...

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is considered the most impressive reptile of our time. But the more researchers study it, the clearer it becomes: This animal is not just large and dangerous—it ...

If Komodo dragons weren't terrifying enough already, researchers accidentally discovered that their razor sharp, serrated teeth are coated in metal. Reading time 2 minutes Should you need another ...

When we look at modern-day reptiles like crocodiles and Komodo dragons, it’s hard not to think about dinosaurs. Their scaly skin, massive jaws, and ancient vibe give off a prehistoric energy that ...

London (CNN) — Komodo dragons, the world’s largest species of lizard, have iron-tipped teeth that help them to rip their prey apart, according to new research. The metal is concentrated in the cutting ...