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Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth, scientists find. Reptile's teeth found to have covering that helps keep serrated edges razor sharp and resistant to wear. (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Beavers have that too and some other rodents

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

yup. notably, rats. With them and beavers you can see their teeth having a reddish color from the high iron content

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

Nature is literally metal wtf

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago