Sharks are known as iconic marine predators — and their sharp chompers come with the territory. Certain shark species can have hundreds to thousands of teeth at a time that are consistently ...

Here's NPR's Jonathan Lambert. JONATHAN LAMBERT, BYLINE: Generally speaking, canine teeth have two main jobs. EMILY RAYFIELD: They need to be sharp enough to puncture and slice things. But on the ...

Canine teeth must be sharp and slender enough to puncture prey but also robust enough to resist breakage. Extreme saber ...

As It Happens7:10Not only are Komodo dragon teeth razor sharp; they're also iron coated Not only do Komodo dragons have serrated, razor-sharp teeth that constantly replenish themselves — they're ...

First we have six-year-old Henry from Denver, Colorado, who asked: “Since gorillas are herbivores, why do they have such big teeth?” What about the gorilla’s long, sharp canines? They’re ...

How should you treat an iguana bite? While the average iguana is harmless to humans, they have sharp teeth that can cause significant damage, according to Iguana Control. Clean the wound with ...

Scientists found a 3-foot-long creature with “sharp” teeth in a river in Vietnam and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Hieu Do Quang via Unsplash In a river of southern ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the first time, razor sharp teeth of tyrannosaurs were found in ...

The research team came to this conclusion after analyzing nearly 100 canine teeth that spanned the super-sharp to super-sturdy spectrum, including saber-toothed cats, snow leopards, wolverines and ...