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Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth, scientists find | Reptiles | The Guardian(amp.theguardian.com)

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Pretty interesting find. (Not completely sure if this is the right community for this- let me know if you know where else it would be a good fit!)

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The iron content in beaver teeth is concentrated at the front surface so that they are self-sharpening as they wear down.

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