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.

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth—never before seen in reptiles. Just when the world’s largest reptile couldn’t get any more metal, scientists made a surprising discovery.

Not only do Komodo dragons have serrated, razor-sharp teeth that constantly replenish themselves — they're also iron-coated, according to a new study. It's the same protective coating found in ...

As if Komodo dragons didn't seem ferocious enough already, scientists have now discovered that the reptiles tear through flesh using a coating of iron on their teeth. It is now believed that ...

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart prey, scientists find. The study’s lead author said it provided insight into how the lizards keep their teeth razor sharp — and possible ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Last month, the Nashville Zoo welcomed two Komodo dragons into the world. The Nashville Zoo has housed Komodo dragons since 2014, but these are the first hatchlings.