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 ...

The teeth of the Komodo dragon are a sight to behold. Triangular, curved, and armed with a serrated edge similar to a steak knife, they are perfectly adapted to cut into the flesh of their prey.

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 ...

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 dragons are compared to carnivorous dinosaurs for good reason. They are the largest living lizard on the planet. Their large, serrated teeth can tear apart almost any kind of meat ...

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 ...