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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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[โ€“] snooggums@midwest.social 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Beavers keep growing their yeeth indefinitely too due to being rodents, but the iron buildup probably helps the teeth wear a bit slower.

[โ€“] Malgas@beehaw.org 10 points 3 months ago

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