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A coating of iron on Komodo dragons' teeth could help keep them sharp for tearing into prey, as well as protect them from digestive acids. Marcos del Mazo / LightRocket via Getty Images Komodo dragons ...

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth, a terrifying trait that might have been shared by Tyrannosaurus Rex, scientists have found. Researchers at King’s College London discovered that the serrated ...

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.

Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards, and a new study shows just how dangerous their teeth truly are. The study, which was led by researchers from King's College London, discovered that the Komodo ...

As if Komodo dragons weren’t formidable enough, it turns out that their razor-sharp teeth are capped with iron for longevity. Several mammals also have iron deposits in their teeth, but none as ...

(WKRC) — If you weren't afraid of reptiles before, just wait. Komodo dragons may look less assuming than other monitor lizards or crocodiles, but they're just as fierce. They average 175 pounds and ...

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 ...

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 ...