Komodo dragons have iron teeth

A new study has revealed that Komodo dragons have metal-tipped teeth. Komodo dragons are the world’s biggest and heaviest lizards. They live in Indonesia but there are only around 3,500 left. They are famous for their venomous (poisonous) bite and scientists wanted to know more about it. A team studied the teeth from the remains of a Komodo dragon and they noticed that the tips and edges of the teeth had a layer of orange. The orange layer of the enamel (outer coating of the tooth) contained iron, which stains the teeth slightly. It also makes teeth extra hard and resistant to wear, helping the animals tear their prey apart. The team said their research could be useful, helping others find better ways of rebuilding and strengthening tooth enamel in…

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