Mystery behind Iron teeth of Komodo Dragons

Komodo dragons are massive, venomous lizards with a mythical aura and weighing around 80 kg.

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Scientists found that Komodo dragons' teeth are coated with iron, making them exceptionally sharp and resistant to wear.

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Researchers describe it as a previously overlooked predatory adaptation, on noticing an orange pigment on the teeth tips.

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Closer inspection revealed enamel enriched with concentrated iron.

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They consume a wide range of prey, from birds to water buffalo, sometimes also attack humans.

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Habitat destruction and illegal hunting endanger their survival.

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Iron-rich tooth coatings may be a common feature among reptiles.

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Once obscured, the monumental site regained prominence post-1960, reviving its storied past and significance.

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Komodo’s teeth resemble those of carnivorous dinosaurs

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No iron coating was found in the fossilized teeth of dinosaurs.

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