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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2 months ago

Beavers have that too and some other rodents

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2 months ago

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

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2 months ago

Nature is literally metal wtf

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