78
/ 100
Mostly True
General
Scientists claim that adult crows are smarter than a four-year-old child and much smarter than most animals.
Infact verdict: Mostly True (78/100).
The claims regarding the intelligence of crows are supported by significant evidence. Crows have demonstrated intelligence on par with human children in reasoning and problem-solving tasks, and their cognitive abilities are comparable to some primates. Such evidence comes from multiple reliable sources, making these claims credible.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
74
Mostly True
Science
Adult crows are smarter than a four-year-old child.
Evidence indicates crows perform tasks comparable to a seven-year-old child, including reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Multiple sources corroborate this, though the specific age comparison to a four-year-old is not consistently made in the evidence reviewed.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
75
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
74
Evidence Summary
3 web sources support crows' intelligence is comparable to young children.
82
True
Science
Adult crows are much smarter than the vast majority of animals.
Crows exhibit intelligence often compared with that of primates, showcasing advanced problem-solving and tool use. This aligns with multiple sources indicating crows are amongst the most intelligent non-primate animals, enhancing confidence in the claim's validity.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
82
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm high intelligence of crows comparable to primates.
