Dragons With Iron Teeth
You wouldn't want a love bite.
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers found that Komodo dragons, the world’s largest living lizard species native to Indonesia, have teeth coated in iron to maintain their sharpness.
These reptiles, which can grow up to 3 meters long and weigh up to 160 kg, have been linked to several human fatalities due to their extremely sharp teeth and powerful jaws.
The iron coating, identified by an orange pigment on their teeth, is a unique adaptation never seen before in any animal.
This discovery suggests that other reptiles might also have similar coatings, though it’s currently unclear if extinct species like dinosaurs possessed this trait.
Advanced imaging revealed that the iron-enriched enamel on Komodo dragon teeth supports their serrated edges, a feature likely crucial for their predatory efficiency.